opruimen
to tidy up, to clean up
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɔprœy̯mə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Opruimen is a separable verb central to Dutch household culture. 'Opgeruimd staat netjes' (tidy looks neat) is a beloved Dutch expression reflecting the cultural value of orderliness.
📝 Example Sentences
Kun je je kamer opruimen?
Can you tidy up your room?
We moeten opruimen voor het bezoek komt.
We need to clean up before the visitors arrive.