der Waschlappen

Plural: die Waschlappen
Based on: waschen
Noun
  1. the washcloth, the face cloth
  2. the wuss, the wimp
1.

the washcloth, the face cloth

2.

the wuss, the wimp

(Colloquial, dismissive word for a "weak" and "soft" man.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Waschlappen' have?

Waschlappen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the washcloth, the face cloth, 2. the wuss, the wimp.

What is the gender of 'Waschlappen'?

der

What is the plural of 'Waschlappen'?

die Waschlappen

What is 'Waschlappen' related to?

The word 'Waschlappen' is related to waschen.

Where can I learn more about 'Waschlappen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.