spülen
Translation
to wash (dishes), to rinse, to flush
Examples
Er spült das Geschirr von Hand.
He washes the dishes by hand.
Der Regen spült den Staub von den Straßen.
The rain washes the dust from the streets.
Bitte spül die Toilette nach der Benutzung.
Please flush the toilet after use.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to wash, rinse (sth.) He is washing the dishes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waschen, abwaschen, reinigen
Etymology
From Old High German 'spuolen', meaning to rinse.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'spool'. Imagine water spooling around in a sink or toilet to wash things away.