Geschirrspüler

dishwasher

noun geh-SHIR-shpue-ler Rare

Usage Note

Geschirrspüler is the standard German word for a dishwasher; the synonym Spülmaschine is equally common. Etwas in den Geschirrspüler geben means 'to put something in the dishwasher'. Masculine: der Geschirrspüler.

Examples

"Stell die schmutzigen Töpfe und Teller in den Geschirrspüler."

Natural Translation

Put the dirty pots and plates in the dishwasher.

Literal Translation

Put the dirty pots and plates into the dishwasher.

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