Danish · Daily Life
Gøre rent
To clean
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make a place tidy and free of dirt.
Example
Vi gør rent i huset om lørdagen.
We clean the house on Saturdays.
Etymology
The phrase 'gøre rent' combines 'gøre', meaning 'to make', and 'rent', derived from the Old Norse 'reint', meaning 'clean'. The phrase reflects a long-standing practice of cleanliness in Danish culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gøre rent' is commonly used in everyday conversations and written instructions regarding cleaning. It is informal and widely understood throughout Denmark.