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waschen

wash

Meaning of waschen

Deutsch

mit Wasser und Seife reinigen

English

to clean something with water and usually soap

wash

Pronunciation

German
[ˈvaʃn̩]
German (Germany)

waschen with English translation

waschen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wir waschen die Hände vor dem Essen.

We wash our hands before eating.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich wasche die Äpfel unter Wasser.

I wash the apples under running water.

waschen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between waschen, spülen, duschen, baden, and reinigen

🇩🇪German

To rinse or flush with water; a very general word used for dishes, the mouth, or pipes.

A1very often
🇩🇪German

To wash oneself in the shower; used for the body, not objects.

A1very often
🇩🇪German

To bathe in a tub; used for washing a person, not objects.

A1often

Advanced: broader words

🇩🇪German

To clean something and make it free of dirt; more general and slightly more formal than waschen.

A1often

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waschen meaning: what does it mean?

to clean something with water and usually soap

waschen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

waschen is pronounced as [ˈvaʃn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

waschen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We wash our hands before eating. Translation: Wir waschen die Hände vor dem Essen.

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