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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.
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Meanings
der Wash
wash
In painting, especially in watercolor, a technique in which a thin, transparent layer of paint is applied.
EXAMPLE
Für den Himmel legte der Maler einen zarten blauen Wash an.
For the sky, the painter applied a delicate blue wash.
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In music, a sustained, rushing sound produced on a cymbal, often by striking the edge of the cymbal.
EXAMPLE
Der Schlagzeuger erzeugte mit dem Ride-Becken einen leisen, atmosphärischen Wash.
The drummer created a quiet, atmospheric wash with the ride cymbal.
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.
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