abspülen
to wash the dishes, to do the dishes
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈapˌʃpyːlən/
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Cultural Note
Dishwashers are common in German homes, but hand-washing dishes is still practiced. The fair division of household chores like Abspülen is important in German relationships and often explicitly discussed when couples move in together.
📝 Example Sentences
Wer spült heute ab?
Who's doing the dishes today?
Ich koche, du spülst ab — deal?
I cook, you wash the dishes — deal?
Wir haben alles abgespült.
We've washed all the dishes.