die Aufräumarbeit
Translation
clean-up work, clearing work, tidying up
Examples
Nach der Party gab es viel Aufräumarbeit.
After the party, there was a lot of clean-up work.
Die Aufräumarbeit nach dem Sturm dauert Wochen.
The clean-up work after the storm will take weeks.
Grammar Patterns
to do clean-up work Aufräumarbeit leisten/machen After the festival, volunteers had to do the clean-up work.
Similar Words
Reinigung (cleaning), Säuberung (cleansing)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up) + 'räumen' (to clear) + 'Arbeit' (work). Literally 'clearing-up work'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'work' ('Arbeit') you have to do to 'clear up' ('aufräumen') a mess after a party or storm.