waschbar
Translation
washable
Examples
Dieses Hemd ist waschbar.
This shirt is washable.
Ist der Bezug waschbar?
Is the cover washable?
Grammar Patterns
sth. is washable sth. is washable The material is washable at 30 degrees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reinigbar (cleanable); Antonyms: nicht waschbar (non-washable)
Etymology
From the verb 'waschen' (to wash) + the suffix '-bar' (equivalent to English '-able').
Memory Tips
The suffix '-bar' is very productive in German and almost always means '-able' or '-ible'. Recognising it helps understand many adjectives.