der Putz
Translation
plaster, stucco, cleaning, finery
Examples
Der Putz an der Wand bröckelt.
The plaster on the wall is crumbling.
Der wöchentliche Putz steht an.
The weekly cleaning is due.
Sie hat sich in vollen Putz geworfen.
She got all dressed up in her finery.
Grammar Patterns
der Putz (as subject) the plaster The Putz on the wall is old.
der Putz (as object) to apply plaster The bricklayer applies new Putz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reinigung (cleaning), Gips (plaster), Schmuck (finery)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'putzen' (to clean, to polish, to plaster).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'putting' a fresh coat of plaster on a wall, or 'putting' everything in its place while cleaning.