washing

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das zum Waschen dient oder mit dem Waschen zusammenhängt, meist mit Wasser und Seife. Es bezieht sich häufig auf Gegenstände, Geräte oder Flüssigkeiten, die beim Reinigungsprozess verwendet werden.

An adjective describing something that is used for or related to the act of cleaning, typically with water and soap.

1. Used for washingA2formal

   Describing something that is intended or used for the act of cleaning with water and soap.

   Wasch-

   • She put the washing machine on a gentle cycle.
   • The washing powder is stored in the cupboard.
   • He bought a new washing basket for the laundry room.

   Synonymecleaningcleansing

   Antonymedirtyingsoiling

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Vorgang des Reinigens von Gegenständen, meist Kleidung oder Geschirr, mit Wasser und oft Reinigungsmittel bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act or process of cleaning items, typically clothes or dishes, with water and often detergent.

unzählbar

1. LaundryA1formal

   The act of cleaning clothes, linens, or other fabrics with water and detergent.

   Waschen

   • I need to do the washing today.
   • She hung the washing out to dry in the garden.
   • The washing machine is full of dirty clothes.

   Synonymelaunderinglaundrywash

2. Items to be washedA1informal

   The clothes or fabrics that are being or need to be washed.

   Wäsche

   • Please put your washing in the basket.
   • The washing is still wet from the machine.
   • He folded the clean washing and put it away.

   Synonymelaundrywash

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit Wasser und meist Seife oder Reinigungsmittel zu reinigen; auch reflexiv für die eigene Körperpflege sowie für das Reinigen von Wäsche.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning something with water and typically soap or detergent.

1. Clean with waterA1formal

   To clean something using water and usually soap or detergent.

   Waschen

   • She washed her hands before dinner.
   • He washes the car every Saturday.
   • I need to wash the dishes after the meal.

   Synonymebathecleandouselaunderrinsescrubshampoosluicespongeswill

   Antonymedirtysoilstain

2. B1formal

   To flow over or against something, often used for water or waves.

   Umspülen

   • The waves washed against the shore.
   • Rain washed the dust off the streets.
   • The river washed over the rocks.

   Synonymebeatbreakdashlapsplash

3. Launder clothesA1informal

   To clean clothes, linens, or fabrics in water.

   Wäsche waschen

   • I need to wash my jeans tonight.
   • She washes her clothes at the laundromat.
   • He washed the sheets and towels yesterday.

   Synonymecleanlaunder

Phrasal-Variantenwash awaywash downwash offwash outwash up