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How do you say "dish towel" in German?
das Geschirrhandtuch
In German, "dish towel" is das Geschirrhandtuch.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'guh-SHIR-hant-toohk', stress on the second syllable, with a short I.
Grammar notes
Das Geschirrhandtuch is neuter. Plural: die Geschirrhandtucher. A compound noun for a kitchen towel.
Example sentence
Das Geschirrhandtuch ist weich und saugfähig.
The dish towel is soft and absorbent.
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How to remember das Geschirrhandtuch
Geschirr means dishes and Handtuch means hand towel. You use it to dry dishes and your hands.
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Questions about das Geschirrhandtuch
How do you say "dish towel" in German?
In German, "dish towel" is das Geschirrhandtuch. It is a noun.
Is das Geschirrhandtuch masculine or feminine?
Das Geschirrhandtuch is neuter. Plural: die Geschirrhandtucher. A compound noun for a kitchen towel.
How is das Geschirrhandtuch used in a sentence?
Use das Geschirrhandtuch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Geschirrhandtuch ist weich und saugfähig. (The dish towel is soft and absorbent.).
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