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der Wash
wash
In fashion, the specific look and surface treatment of denim fabric produced through various washing processes.
example
Diese Jeans hat einen hellen „Stone-Wash“-Effekt.
These jeans have a light stone-wash effect.
der Wash
wash
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Usage tips
English loanword
'Wash' is a word from English and is used in German as a technical term in various fields such as fashion, art, and music. It is pronounced as in English.
EXAMPLE
Der spezielle Wash dieser Hose gefällt mir gut.
I really like the special wash of these pants.
Context clue
You can always recognize the meaning of 'Wash' from the context. If you are talking about clothing, it means the treatment of denim fabric. If the topic is art, it is a painting technique, and in music it describes a sound made by the drums.
EXAMPLE
Diese Jeans hat einen dunklen Wash.
These jeans have a dark wash.
Typical collocations
In a fashion context, 'Wash' is often combined with a descriptive word to specify the style. Typical examples are 'Stone-Wash', 'Acid-Wash', or 'Used-Wash'.
EXAMPLE
Besonders beliebt sind Jeans im Stone-Wash-Look.
Jeans in a stone-wash look are especially popular.
Compare with
Wash vs Finish
finish
'das Finish' and 'der Wash' can both have to do with the look of a surface, especially in fashion or design. 'Das Finish' is more general: it means the final treatment or finishing touch that gives a surface its final appearance. 'Der Wash' is more specific and is used mainly for jeans. It describes the look created by a particular washing process. The words can be confused because both sound English and have something to do with a surface or look. For a general final surface effect, 'Finish' fits; for the specific look of jeans, 'Wash' fits.
Wash
Im Laden sucht Maria eine Jeans mit hellem Wash.
In the store, Maria is looking for jeans with a light wash.
Finish
Das matte Finish lässt den neuen Tisch sehr modern wirken.
The matte finish makes the new table look very modern.
In real life
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