Translation and Meaning
- Word: was
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: laundry
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: noun
- Topic: Dutch Mode en Persoonlijke Verzorging
Pronunciation audio
Listen to how "was" sounds in Dutch.
Example Sentences
- Ik ga morgen de was doen om kleding te wassen en te drogen. English: I will do the laundry tomorrow to wash and dry clothes.
When and How to Use "was"
Use "was" when you want to talk about "laundry" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Mode en Persoonlijke Verzorging topic. Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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