der Putzlappen
Translation
cleaning cloth, cleaning rag
Examples
Ich brauche einen sauberen Putzlappen.
I need a clean cleaning cloth.
Der Putzlappen liegt in der Küche.
The cleaning cloth is in the kitchen.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((sth.)) to use ((a cleaning cloth)) I'm using a cleaning cloth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Tuch (cloth), der Wischlappen (mop cloth)
Etymology
A compound of 'putzen' (to clean) and 'der Lappen' (the rag/cloth). It literally means 'cleaning cloth'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'putz-ing' 'lap-kin'. A cloth you use to clean up.