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Wischen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wischen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wipe", "to mop" or "to sweep (with a cloth)".
Essential properties of "wischen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: wischen
- Simple past: wischte
- Participle: gewischt
regulartransitive
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 "wischen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To clean or rub a surface"
- Definition: "To clean or rub a surface with a cloth or similar."
- Translation(s): to wipe, to mop, to sweep (with a cloth)
- Synonym(s): abwischen, putzen, reinigen
- Related word(s): Staub, Lappen, Reinigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss den Tisch wischen.
- Er wischt den Boden jeden Tag.
- Sie wischte die Fenster sauber.
2.) "To move something quickly, like swiping on a screen"
- Definition: "To move something quickly from one side to another, like a finger on a screen."
- Translation(s): to swipe, to flick
- Synonym(s): streichen, schieben
- Related word(s): Bildschirm, Finger, Bewegung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wischte nach links auf dem Bildschirm.
- Sie wischt durch die Fotos.
- Ich wische die Nachricht weg.