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dishwasher
An electric household appliance that automatically cleans dishes, cutlery, and glasses. Synonyms are 'Geschirrspüler' (dishwasher) or 'Geschirrspülmaschine' (dishwasher).
Nach dem Essen räumen wir immer alles direkt in die Spülmaschine.
After eating, we always put everything straight into the dishwasher.
The word is a compound of the verb 'spülen' (to wash dishes) and the noun 'Maschine' (machine). So it is literally a machine for washing dishes.
Unsere alte Spülmaschine ist leider kaputtgegangen.
Unfortunately, our old dishwasher broke down.
In everyday life, typical verbs are combined with 'Spülmaschine' (dishwasher): you can 'einräumen' (load it, put dishes in), 'ausräumen' (unload it, take clean dishes out), 'anschalten' (turn it on), or 'laufen lassen' (let it run).
Kannst du bitte die Spülmaschine ausräumen?
Could you please unload the dishwasher?
'Spülmaschine' (dishwasher) is the most common and most neutral term in everyday language. You hear and read it much more often than other terms.
In der neuen Küche fehlt nur noch die Spülmaschine.
The only thing missing in the new kitchen is the dishwasher.
washing machine
'Waschmaschine' and 'Spülmaschine' are both electric household appliances that clean something automatically. The difference is what gets cleaned. Clothes, towels, or bed linen go into the 'Waschmaschine' (washing machine). Dishes, glasses, and cutlery go into the 'Spülmaschine' (dishwasher). Learners often confuse the words because both have to do with water, cleaning, and machines. A simple guide helps: laundry goes into the 'Waschmaschine', dishes go into the 'Spülmaschine'.
Nach dem Abendessen räumt mein Bruder die Teller in die Spülmaschine.
After dinner, my brother puts the plates into the dishwasher.
Nach dem Sport steckt Max seine schmutzige Kleidung in die Waschmaschine.
After exercising, Max puts his dirty clothes into the washing machine.