Also means
wash up
Usage Note
spülen means to rinse with water, including rinsing the mouth, den Mund spülen, and washing dishes, Geschirr spülen. In hair care it pairs with conditioner, Spülung. The perfect takes haben.
Examples
"Nach dem Zähneputzen spüle ich den Mund."
Natural Translation
After brushing my teeth I rinse my mouth.
Literal Translation
After the teeth-brushing rinse I the mouth.
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