to hose down / ejaculate / inject
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to hose down
To clean or rinse something with a strong jet of water, usually from a hose.
Nach der Radtour im Regen muss ich mein schlammiges Fahrrad erst mal abspritzen.
After the bike ride in the rain, I first have to hose down my muddy bicycle.
to ejaculate
A colloquial expression, often considered vulgar, for male ejaculation.
In der derben Komödie werden viele vulgäre Begriffe wie 'abspritzen' verwendet.
In the crude comedy, many vulgar terms like 'abspritzen' (to ejaculate) are used.
to inject
In medical technical or colloquial language, to administer an injection.
Der Zahnarzt musste das Zahnfleisch abspritzen, bevor er mit der Behandlung beginnen konnte.
The dentist had to inject the gums before he could begin the treatment.
'Abspritzen' is a separable verb. The prefix 'ab-' comes at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Er spritzt den schmutzigen Wagen in der Waschanlage ab.
He hoses down the dirty car at the car wash.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about cleaning with water (e.g., a car, dirt), the first meaning is intended. In a medical context (doctor, syringe), it is about an injection. In very informal, crude conversations about sexuality, it has a vulgar meaning.
Kannst du kurz den Gartenschlauch holen und die Gummistiefel abspritzen?
Can you quickly get the garden hose and hose down the rubber boots?
The sexual meaning of 'abspritzen' (to ejaculate) is considered vulgar and is avoided in standard language. Its use can be perceived as impolite or offensive.
Der Film enthielt eine Menge Vulgärsprache, die viele Zuschauer schockierte.
The film contained a lot of vulgar language that shocked many viewers.
