afwassen
to wash dishes
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɑfˌʋɑsə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Afwassen is a separable verb. Despite dishwashers being common, many Dutch households still hand-wash dishes. 'De afwas doen' (doing the dishes) is an alternative expression. Dividing chores fairly is a common topic in Dutch relationships.
📝 Example Sentences
Wie doet vanavond de afwas?
Who's doing the dishes tonight?
Ik was af, jij droogt af.
I wash, you dry.