wash off

• Partikelverb, das bedeutet, Schmutz, Flecken oder Substanzen durch Waschen von einer Oberfläche zu entfernen; auch reflexiv verwendet für das Entfernen von etwas durch Waschen.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of removing dirt, stains, or substances from a surface by washing.

unzählbar · transitiv und intransitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Remove by washinginformal

   To clean something by using water and often soap, removing dirt or unwanted substances.

   Abwaschen

   • She washed off the mud from her boots.
   • Make sure to wash off all the soap from the dishes.
   • He washed off the paint from his hands.

   Synonymerinse offwash away

2. Become removed by washinginformal

   To be removed from a surface by the action of water or cleaning.

   Abgewaschen werden

   • The dirt washed off easily with warm water.
   • The marker stains won't wash off the wall.
   • The makeup washed off her face in the rain.

   Synonymecome offcome outrinse offwash away

Grundverbwash