English–German

“wash” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaʃən/

Example

Ich wasche mir das Gesicht.

I wash my face.

Illustration for waschen (wash)

How to say “wash” in German

“Wash” in German is waschen.

Water and often soap pass over a person, garment, or object, carrying loosened dirt away.

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

Example sentences with waschen

Nach dem Sport wasche ich mir die Hände.

After exercising, I wash my hands.

Tips for using waschen

  • With a body part as the object, German often uses a dative reflexive pronoun: "Ich wasche mir das Gesicht."

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