Waschmaschine
/ˈvaʃmaˌʃiːnə/feminine
The English phrase washing machine is Waschmaschine in German.
Waschmaschine refers to a machine that washes clothes.
Meaning: machine that washes clothes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of waschen (to wash) and Maschine (machine).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Austria, you may hear the term Waschapparat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it takes the feminine article die in the nominative case. In the dative case, the article changes to der (for example, in der Waschmaschine). The plural form is Waschmaschinen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvaʃmaˌʃiːnə/
Did you know?
- In Germany, it is common to see a Waschmaschinen-Timer used to delay the start of a cycle so the machine does not run during the Ruhezeit, the legally protected quiet hours.
- In German apartments, you will often find a Waschküche, a dedicated shared laundry room where residents must sign up for specific time slots to use the Waschmaschinen.
- Because Maschine is a loanword from French and Latin, the word Waschmaschine represents a blend of native Germanic and Latinate linguistic roots.
Examples in context
- Tu's in die Waschmaschine.Put it in the washing machine.This sentence is useful for describing where to put something in the Waschmaschine.Tatoeba #3603961 by Zaghawa, translation #7761038 by karloelkebekio
- Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt.The washing machine is out of order.This sentence is useful for stating that the Waschmaschine is broken.Tatoeba #2231958 by freddy1, translation #45721 by CK
- Ich repariere die Waschmaschine.I am repairing the washing machine.This sentence is useful for describing the act of repairing the Waschmaschine.Tatoeba #1685300 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1661137 by Amastan
- Die Waschmaschine ist kaputtThe washing machine is broken
- Kannst du meine Waschmaschine reparieren?Can you fix my washing machine?
- Gestern habe ich die neue Waschmaschine gekauft.Yesterday, I bought the new washing machine.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are in their apartment looking for the laundry room.
- MaximilianJulia, wo ist die Waschmaschine?Julia, where is the washing machine?
- JuliaSie steht auf dem Balkon.It is on the balcony.
- MaximilianIst die Waschmaschine neu?Is the washing machine new?
- JuliaJa, sie ist ganz neu.Yes, it is brand new.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “washing machine” translations and entries Waschmaschine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
