Spülen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Spülen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wash", "to do the dishes" or "to rinse (with soap)".

Essential properties of "spülen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: spülen
  • Simple past: spülte
  • Participle: gespült

See full conjugation of spülen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "spülen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To wash dishes/objects with soap and water"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss das Geschirr spülen.I have to wash the dishes.
  2. Er hat die Gläser gründlich gespült.He thoroughly washed the glasses.
  3. Nach dem Essen spülen wir immer ab.After eating, we always do the dishes.

2.) "To rinse with water"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte spülen Sie die Seife ab.Please rinse off the soap.
  2. Er spült den Schaum aus dem Haar.He rinses the foam out of his hair.
  3. Nach dem Waschen spülen Sie gründlich.After washing, rinse thoroughly.

3.) "To wash away, to flush away (by water)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Hochwasser spült alles weg.The flood washes everything away.
  2. Der Regen spült den Sand von der Straße.The rain washes the sand off the street.
  3. Die Wellen spülen Muscheln an den Strand.The waves wash shells onto the beach.
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