German-English translations for schwemmen

float
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The boat floated on the water.The oil floated on the vinegar.to float a boat
rinse
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Youd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine. Rinse the dishes after you wash them.Checkmate!

soakIm going to soak in the bath for a couple of hoursSoak the beans overnight before cookingThe water soaked into my shoes and gave me wet feet
wash
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The car is so dirty, we need to wash itDishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humansHeavy rains wash a road or an embankment.