abwaschbar
washable
Designed so that dirt or paint can be removed by washing or wiping.
EXAMPLE
Die abwaschbare Tischdecke kann nach dem Essen einfach gereinigt werden.
The washable tablecloth can easily be cleaned after the meal.
abwaschbar
washable
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry abwaschbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | abwaschbar |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Abwaschbar' (washable) consists of 'abwaschen' (to wash off) and the ending '-bar'. The ending '-bar' indicates that something can be done; 'abwaschbar' therefore describes something that can be washed off.
EXAMPLE
Die abwaschbare Wandfarbe eignet sich besonders für die Küche.
The washable wall paint is especially suitable for the kitchen.
Typical collocations
'Abwaschbar' (washable) is frequently used with materials and surfaces, for example in 'eine abwaschbare Tischdecke' (a washable tablecloth), 'eine abwaschbare Wandfarbe' (washable wall paint), or 'eine abwaschbare Oberfläche' (a washable surface).
EXAMPLE
Die Spielmatte hat eine abwaschbare Oberfläche.
The play mat has a washable surface.
Product descriptions
The word occurs especially often in product descriptions for household items, furniture, and wall paint. These descriptions also frequently mention cleaning with a damp cloth.
EXAMPLE
Der Hersteller beschreibt den Bezug als abwaschbar und pflegeleicht.
The manufacturer describes the cover as washable and easy to care for.
In real life
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