noun
die Wäsche, -n
laundry
Kleidung und andere Stoffteile, die man trägt oder im Haushalt benutzt und die gewaschen werden müssen.
The German word "Wäsche" is a noun meaning "laundry" or "washing".
- It refers to clothes, linens, or textiles that are to be washed or have been washed.
- The root word is "waschen" (to wash), but "Wäsche" itself does not break down into smaller meaningful components besides that connection.
Similar words:
- Kleidung – clothes (focuses on garments, not specifically whether washed or not)
- Waschen – washing (the process itself)
- Textilien – textiles (general term for fabric materials)
Difference:
- "Wäsche" specifically refers to clothes or linen in the state of being washed or about to be washed.
- "Kleidung" is broader and just means clothing, without any implication of washing.
- "Waschen" describes the action, not the items.
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Examples
Er hängt die Wäsche auf.noun
He hangs up the laundry.
Seine Wäsche ist frisch gewaschen.noun
His laundry is freshly washed.
Nach dem Regen roch die Wäsche ein bisschen feucht.noun
After the rain, the laundry smelled a bit damp.
Vor dem Waschen sortiere ich die Wäsche nach Farben.noun
Before washing I sort the laundry by colors.
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