A1 Collocation Neutral

Die Hände waschen

wash hands

Meaning

To clean one's hands with soap and water.

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Cultural Background

Hand washing is strictly taught in schools and homes as a health necessity. Similar to Germany, hygiene standards are very high.

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Reflexive pronouns

Always match the reflexive pronoun to the subject.

Meaning

To clean one's hands with soap and water.

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Reflexive pronouns

Always match the reflexive pronoun to the subject.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.

Ich wasche ____ die Hände.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mir

The dative reflexive for 'ich' is 'mir'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank A1

Ich wasche ____ die Hände.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mir

The dative reflexive for 'ich' is 'mir'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, when referring to your own body parts in this context.

Related Phrases

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sich die Hände in Unschuld waschen

contrast

to claim innocence

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