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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃpyːlən
"Nach dem Waschen müssen Sie es spülen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To wash (something) with water, especially to remove soap, dirt, or other substances.
"After applying the shampoo, rinse your hair thoroughly with water."
- 1
A liquid used for rinsing.
"She used a mouth rinse to freshen her breath."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'rinse' originates from the Middle English 'rinse', which is derived from the Old French 'rincer', meaning to wash or cleanse. The term has evolved over time to encompass various forms of washing, particularly with water, reflecting a consistent focus on cleanliness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rinse" is said worldwide
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Rincer
Transliteration: rɛ̃se
"Après avoir lavé, il faut rincer à l'eau."
Spülen
Transliteration: ʃpyːlən
"Nach dem Waschen müssen Sie es spülen."
Risciacquare
Transliteration: riʃakˈkware
"Dopo aver lavato, risciacquare bene."
Enjuagar
Transliteration: enˈxwaɾ
"Después de lavar, enjuaga con agua."
Enxaguar
Transliteration: ẽˈʃaɡwaʁ
"Depois de lavar, enxágue bem."
धोना
Transliteration: dhonā
"धोने के बाद अच्छे से धो लें।"
冲洗
Transliteration: chōng xǐ
"洗完后要冲洗干净。"
헹구다
Transliteration: haengguda
"세척 후에 헹궈야 합니다."
すすぐ
Transliteration: susugu
"洗った後はすすいでください。"
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