Clean up – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Clean up
English Meaning: Tidy; become smart or handsome
Hindi Meaning: साफ करना; आकर्षक बनना

The phrasal verb “clean up” is used in two main ways:

1. To make a place neat and tidy
2. To improve appearance, especially by dressing well or grooming.

What Does “Clean up” Mean?
“Clean up” means:

• To make something or someone clean or orderly
• To look good or more attractive after grooming or dressing up

In Hindi, this means “साफ करना” (for places or mess) or “आकर्षक बनना” (for appearance).

For example:

• “He cleaned up the room before guests arrived.”
  = उसने मेहमानों के आने से पहले कमरा साफ किया।

How to Use “Clean up” in Sentences

Example 1: We need to clean up this mess before mom gets home.
Hindi: माँ के आने से पहले हमें यह गंदगी साफ करनी है।

Example 2: She really cleans up well for parties.
Hindi: वह पार्टियों के लिए सच में बहुत आकर्षक लगती है।

Example 3: Let’s clean up the kitchen after dinner.
Hindi: रात के खाने के बाद चलो रसोई साफ करते हैं।

Example 4: He cleaned up nicely and wore a suit to the event.
Hindi: उसने अच्छे से तैयार होकर इवेंट में सूट पहना।

Example 5: Volunteers helped clean up the park.
Hindi: स्वयंसेवकों ने पार्क साफ करने में मदद की।

Common Mistakes When Using “Clean up”

Incorrect: I will clean up myself for dinner.
Correct: I will clean myself up for dinner.

Incorrect: He cleaned up his hands.
Correct: He cleaned his hands.

(“Clean up” is usually for larger spaces or overall appearance.)

Questions for Test

1. What are the two main meanings of “clean up”?
2. Translate: “She cleaned up well for the interview.”
3. Use “clean up” in a sentence related to cleaning a room.
4. What is the Hindi meaning of “clean up”?
5. Can “clean up” be used for someone’s appearance?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can “clean up” be used in a formal context?
Yes, especially when referring to tidying a place.

Does “clean up” always refer to physical cleaning?
No, it can also mean improving appearance or even winning a lot (e.g., in business or gambling).

Is “clean up” separable?
Yes, you can say: “Clean up the mess” or “Clean the mess up.”