wischen
/ˈvɪʃn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (3rd sg.)
- wischt
- past
- wischte
- perfect
- hat gewischt
Meaning
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to wipe
Similar words
abputzen implies a more thorough cleaning result; wischen is more general, just the wiping motion — both mean "to wipe."
wischen and ausradieren are close synonyms for "to wipe"; ausradieren specifically means erasing with an eraser, or figuratively "to wipe out, to eliminate."
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Practice
1 What does wischen mean?
to wipe
2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ sich die Tränen aus den Augen.
Full sentence: Sie wischte sich die Tränen aus den Augen. (She wiped the tears from her eyes.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches wischen?
wischen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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