Usage Note
Waschmittel is the detergent used in a washing machine — available as powder (Pulver), liquid (Flüssig), or tablets (Tabs). German consumers distinguish Vollwaschmittel (for whites/colours with optical brighteners) and Feinwaschmittel (gentle, for delicates and wools).
Examples
"Sie füllt das Waschmittel in die Schublade der Waschmaschine ein."
Natural Translation
She pours the laundry detergent into the drawer of the washing machine.
Literal Translation
She fills the laundry-detergent into the drawer of the washing-machine.
Related Words
- Abfluss drain, plug hole
- Abflussreiniger drain cleaner
- Abzieher squeegee, floor wiper
- Allzweckreiniger all-purpose cleaner, multipurpose cleaner
- Besen broom
- Einzugsreinigung move-in cleaning, pre-tenancy clean
- Entkalkungsmittel descaler, decalcifying agent
- Essigwasser vinegar water (cleaning solution of vinegar and water)
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