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spülen

rinse

verb SHPUE-len Rare

Also means

wash up

Usage Note

spülen means to rinse with water, including rinsing the mouth, den Mund spülen, and washing dishes, Geschirr spülen. In hair care it pairs with conditioner, Spülung. The perfect takes haben.

Examples

"Nach dem Zähneputzen spüle ich den Mund."

Natural Translation

After brushing my teeth I rinse my mouth.

Literal Translation

After the teeth-brushing rinse I the mouth.

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