weichspülen

German (Berlin)

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to use fabric softener
  • (figurative) to gloss over

Etymology

Compound from German weich (soft, weak) + German spülen (wash, rinse).

Origin

German (Berlin)

spülen

Gloss

wash, rinse

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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