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Spülbürste

dish brush

noun SHPUEL-buer-steh Rare

Also means

washing-up brush

Usage Note

Spülbürste is the brush used for washing dishes by hand, as an alternative to a Schwamm (sponge) or Spüllappen (dishcloth). Hygienic advantages over sponges are often cited in German consumer guides.

Examples

"Eine Spülbürste ist hygienischer als ein Schwamm, weil sie schneller trocknet."

Natural Translation

A dish brush is more hygienic than a sponge because it dries faster.

Literal Translation

A dish-brush is more-hygienic than a sponge, because it faster dries.

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