German

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Etymology

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From abwaschen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈapˌvaʃ/
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  • Rhymes: -aʃ

Noun

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Abwasch m (strong, genitive Abwasches or Abwaschs, plural Abwäsche)

  1. (chiefly in the singular) washing-up, dishwashing
    Synonym: (regional) Aufwasch
  2. (informal, figurative) sitting, effort
    etwas in einem Abwasch erledigento do something in one go; deal with in one fell swoop

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Abwasch f (genitive Abwasch, plural Abwäschen)

  1. (Austria) kitchen sink
    Synonym: Spülbecken

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