waschbar
washable
Made in such a way that it can be washed without being damaged.
EXAMPLE
Der Stoff ist waschbar und kann bei dreißig Grad in die Maschine.
The fabric is washable and can be put in the washing machine at thirty degrees.
waschbar
washable
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry waschbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | waschbar |
|---|
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
'Waschbar' consists of 'wasch-' and the ending '-bar'. The ending '-bar' indicates that something is possible: Man kann den Gegenstand waschen (the item can be washed).
EXAMPLE
Der waschbare Bezug lässt sich leicht abnehmen.
The washable cover is easy to remove.
Typical collocations
'Waschbar' is often used with textiles and fabric items, such as clothing, covers, stuffed animals, or carpets.
EXAMPLE
Die waschbare Decke eignet sich besonders gut für das Kinderzimmer.
The washable blanket is particularly suitable for a child's room.
Care instructions
With 'waschbar', additional care information is often given, such as the temperature, the washing machine, or the type of washing.
EXAMPLE
Das Etikett sagt, dass die Jacke bei vierzig Grad waschbar ist.
The label says that the jacket is washable at forty degrees.
Der Bezug ist in der Maschine waschbar.
The cover is machine washable.
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