die Aufräumarbeiten
Translation
cleanup work, clearing operations, tidying up
Examples
Die Aufräumarbeiten nach dem Sturm dauern an.
The cleanup work after the storm is ongoing.
Viele Freiwillige helfen bei den Aufräumarbeiten.
Many volunteers are helping with the cleanup operations.
Grammar Patterns
the cleanup work ((after sth.)) Die Aufräumarbeiten nach dem Festival begannen sofort.
to help ((with sth.)) to help with the cleanup work Er half bei den Aufräumarbeiten im Garten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cleanup efforts, clearing operations
Etymology
A compound of 'aufräumen' (to clean up) and 'Arbeiten' (works). It refers to the collective tasks of cleaning up.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'auf' (up) + 'räumen' (to clear) + 'Arbeiten' (works) = the works of clearing up.