das Waschpulver
washing powder
Laundry detergent in powder form used to wash clothes and other textiles.
EXAMPLE
Für diese Ladung Wäsche reicht eine kleine Menge Waschpulver.
A small amount of washing powder is enough for this load of laundry.
das Waschpulver
washing powder
das Waschpulver, die Waschpulver
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Waschpulver, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Waschpulver |
| genitive | des Waschpulvers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Waschpulver | die Waschpulver |
| accusative | das Waschpulver | die Waschpulver |
| dative | dem Waschpulver | den Waschpulvern |
| genitive | des Waschpulvers | der Waschpulver |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Waschpulver' is made up of 'Wasch-' and 'Pulver' (powder). The first part shows that the powder is intended for washing.
EXAMPLE
Das Waschpulver steht neben der Waschmaschine.
The washing powder is next to the washing machine.
Typical collocations
The verbs 'dosieren' (to measure out), 'einfüllen' (to pour in), and 'verwenden' (to use) are especially common with 'Waschpulver'. Information about the quantity is also often included.
EXAMPLE
Bitte dosiere das Waschpulver nach der Wasserhärte.
Please measure out the washing powder according to the water hardness.
Usage pattern
'Waschpulver' is often used with a quantity and the preposition 'für' (for) when stating the appropriate amount for a particular load of laundry.
EXAMPLE
Für zwei Maschinenladungen brauchen wir mehr Waschpulver.
We need more washing powder for two loads of laundry.
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