das Waschmittel, –
laundry detergent · detergent
Ein Produkt in Form von Pulver oder Flüssigkeit, das man zusammen mit schmutziger Kleidung in eine Maschine gibt, damit alles wieder sauber wird und gut riecht.
The German word "Waschmittel" is a compound noun made up of:
- Wasch (from "waschen") – meaning "to wash"
- Mittel – meaning "agent," "remedy," or "detergent"
Meaning:
"Waschmittel" refers to "detergent" or "washing agent," substances used for cleaning laundry.
Similar words:
- Reinigungsmittel – cleaning agent
- Waschpulver – washing powder
- Waschgel – washing gel
Differences:
- Reinigungsmittel is more general, referring to any cleaning agent, not just for laundry.
- Waschpulver and Waschgel specify the form of the detergent (powder or gel), whereas Waschmittel is a general term for any detergent used for washing clothes.
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Examples
Das Waschmittel steht im Regal.noun
The laundry detergent is on the shelf.
Zum Waschen brauchen wir noch Waschmittel.noun
We still need detergent for washing.
Im Supermarkt suche ich das Waschmittel.noun
In the supermarket I am looking for the detergent.
Bitte kaufe noch Waschmittel ein.noun
Please buy some more detergent.
Dieses Waschmittel riecht sehr frisch.noun
This detergent smells very fresh.
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