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“laundry” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛʃə/

Example

Ich hänge die Wäsche auf.

I'm hanging up the laundry.

Illustration for Wäsche (laundry)

How to say “laundry” in German

“Laundry” in German is Wäsche.

A household load of shirts, towels, and sheets moving between the hamper, washer, and drying line.

Full entry for Wäsche: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wäsche

Die Wäsche muss nach Farben sortiert werden.

The laundry must be sorted by color.

Tips for using Wäsche

  • Wäsche is feminine, so its definite article is die; a single item is normally named as ein Hemd or ein Handtuch.

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