Waschen
Example: Ich wasche jeden Morgen mein Gesicht und die Hände.
Definition
"Waschen" means to clean something, typically by using water and often soap, to remove dirt, stains, or impurities. It commonly refers to the act of cleansing body parts, clothes, or objects to maintain hygiene and freshness.
Etymology
The word "waschen" comes from Old High German 'wascan,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*waskaną.' It has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as English 'wash.' Did you know that the original roots might be connected to the concept of flowing water, emphasizing the cleansing process?
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"Waschen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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