How to Say "Vacuum Cleaner" in German

Staubsauger

/ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌzaʊ̯ɡɐ/

The German word for vacuum cleaner is Staubsauger.

Staubsauger refers to an electrical appliance used to remove dirt and dust from floors and carpets.

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a compound of Staub (dust) and Sauger (sucker/suction device).

Staubsauger is a masculine noun, so it uses the article der. The plural form remains Staubsauger.

/ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌzaʊ̯ɡɐ/

The verb saugen in Staubsauger is the same word used to describe how a baby drinks milk.
The word Staub in Staubsauger can also be used in the idiom Staub fressen, which means to be left behind in a race.
Historically, the term originated in the textile industry to describe devices used to remove lint and dust from fabrics.

Mach den Staubsauger aus!
Turn off the vacuum cleaner!
This sentence is useful for learning how to give a command involving the Staubsauger.
Tatoeba #10369172 by Yorwba, translation #9345690 by Nylez
Darf ich den Staubsauger benutzen?
May I use the vacuum cleaner?
This sentence is useful for asking permission to use the Staubsauger.
Tatoeba #826607 by Manfredo, translation #273987 by CK
Dieser Staubsauger macht viel Lärm.
This vacuum cleaner makes a lot of noise.
This sentence is useful for describing the noise made by the Staubsauger.
Tatoeba #560982 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #58038 by CK
Ich brauche bitte einen Staubsauger, um das Büro zu reinigen.
I need a vacuum cleaner to clean the office, please.
16 more sentences on Tatoeba

In a living room, preparing to clean.

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