Spulen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Spulen" is used as verb with the meaning of "rinse", "flush" or "wash".

Essential properties of "spulen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: spulen
  • Simple past: spulte
  • Participle: gespult

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "spulen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To rinse or flush"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss das Geschirr spulen.I need to rinse the dishes.
  2. Er hat die Wäsche gründlich gespult.He thoroughly rinsed the laundry.
  3. Bitte spule die Gläser vor dem Gebrauch.Please rinse the glasses before use.

2.) "Rewind a tape or film"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du das Band bitte spulen?Can you please rewind the tape?
  2. Er spulte den Film zurück zum Anfang.He rewound the film to the beginning.
  3. Sie spulten die Kassette, um das Lied erneut zu hören.They rewound the cassette to listen to the song again.
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