Meaning
To clean one's hands with soap and water.
Cultural Background
Hand washing is strictly taught in schools and homes as a health necessity. Similar to Germany, hygiene standards are very high.
Reflexive pronouns
Always match the reflexive pronoun to the subject.
Meaning
To clean one's hands with soap and water.
Reflexive pronouns
Always match the reflexive pronoun to the subject.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Ich wasche ____ die Hände.
The dative reflexive for 'ich' is 'mir'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIch wasche ____ die Hände.
The dative reflexive for 'ich' is 'mir'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, when referring to your own body parts in this context.
Related Phrases
sich die Hände in Unschuld waschen
contrastto claim innocence