VERB
waschen/ˈvaʃn̩/to wash; to launder
waschen is a German verb that means to wash or to launder. It is pronounced /ˈvaʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wusch" and the past participle is "gewaschen".
Definitions
1.to clean something or oneself with water (and usually soap)(cleaning objects or body)
a.to wash (something); to launder (clothes)
Ich muss heute meine Wäsche waschen.—I have to wash my laundry today.
b.to wash oneself (reflexive use)
Er wäscht sich jeden Morgen das Gesicht.—He washes his face every morning.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | waschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wasche |
| Present (du) | wäschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wäscht |
| Preterite (ich) | wusch |
| Participle II | gewaschen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wüsche |
| Imperative (singular) | wasche |
| Imperative (plural) | wascht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "waschen" mean in English?
- "waschen" means to wash or to launder. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "waschen"?
- "waschen" is pronounced /ˈvaʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "waschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "waschen" is "gewaschen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "waschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "waschen" becomes "wusch" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "waschen"?
- "waschen" is a verb in German.
