VERB
spülen/ˈʃpyːlən/to wash (dishes); to rinse; to flush
spülen is a German verb that means to wash (dishes), to rinse, or to flush. It is pronounced /ˈʃpyːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spülte" and the past participle is "gespült".
Definitions
1.to wash or clean dishes with water(household)
a.to wash plates, glasses, etc. after a meal
Nach dem Essen muss ich immer das Geschirr spülen.—After the meal, I always have to wash the dishes.
2.to rinse something with water(general)
a.to use water to remove dirt or detergent
Bitte spüle die Flasche vor dem Gebrauch aus.—Please rinse the bottle before using it.
3.to flush with water(toilets/drainage)
a.to use a stream of water to clean or clear
Vergiss nicht, nach der Benutzung der Toilette zu spülen.—Don't forget to flush after using the toilet.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | spülen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spüle |
| Present (du) | spülst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spült |
| Preterite (ich) | spülte |
| Participle II | gespült |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spülte |
| Imperative (singular) | spül |
| Imperative (plural) | spült |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spülen" mean in English?
- "spülen" means to wash (dishes), to rinse, or to flush. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "spülen"?
- "spülen" is pronounced /ˈʃpyːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "spülen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "spülen" is "gespült", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "spülen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "spülen" becomes "spülte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "spülen"?
- "spülen" is a verb in German.
