der Reinstreifer
Translation
doormat, scraper mat
Examples
Bitte die Schuhe am Reinstreifer abputzen.
Please wipe your shoes on the doormat.
Der Reinstreifer liegt vor der Haustür.
The doormat is in front of the main door.
Grammar Patterns
to wipe one's shoes on ((the doormat)) He wiped his shoes on the doormat.
Similar Words
der Fußabtreter (doormat), die Fußmatte (doormat)
Etymology
From 'rein' (clean) and 'Streifer' (wiper/scraper), which comes from 'streifen' (to wipe, to scrape).
Memory Tips
Think of it as something that 'streift' (wipes) your shoes 'rein' (clean).