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sprzątać

to clean; to tidy up

Beginnerverb

Definition

To make a place clean and orderly.

Example

W sobotę sprzątam mieszkanie.

On Saturday I clean the flat.

Etymology

'Sprzątać' comes from the Proto-Slavic *sprěžati, which means to clean or tidy. Its development reflects the increasing emphasis on cleanliness within households.

How & Where It’s Used

'Sprzątać' is used in everyday spoken language, generally in a casual context but can also be employed in more formal discussions about cleanliness. It has a uniform understanding across various regions.

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