Verb

ab|spülen

Translation

to rinse off, to wash up, to do the dishes

Ich muss noch das Geschirr abspülen.

I still have to do the dishes.

Spül den Apfel bitte kurz ab.

Please rinse off the apple quickly.

((et4)) to rinse sth. off, to do sth. (dishes) I have to do the dishes.

Synonyms: abwaschen (to wash up), waschen (to wash), reinigen (to clean)

From 'ab-' (off) and 'spülen' (to rinse, wash). Literally means 'to rinse off'.

Imagine rinsing (spülen) the dirt 'off' (ab) the plates. 'Spülen' sounds a bit like 'spooling' water over something.