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ablution in German

ablution in German is Waschung, Ablution, Abwaschung — ablution means the act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.

ablution in German

Waschung
noun
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]
Ablution
noun
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]
Abwaschung
noun
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]

What does "ablution" mean?

  1. noun The act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
    "He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work."
  2. noun A ritual washing of the body performed as part of religious practice, such as before prayer.
    "Muslims perform ablutions before each of the five daily prayers."
  3. noun In British military use, a building containing showers and basins for washing.
    "The recruits queued outside the ablutions block at dawn."
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ablution in a sentence

  • He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work.
  • Ablutions after the long hike took a good hour.
  • Muslims perform ablutions before each of the five daily prayers.
  • The temple provided a basin for ablutions before entry.

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What is "ablution" in German?
"ablution" in German is Waschung, Ablution, Abwaschung. ablution means: The act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
How do you use "ablution" in a sentence?
Example: "He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work." In German, "ablution" is Waschung, Ablution, Abwaschung.
Are there other ways to say "ablution" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ablution": Waschung, Ablution, Abwaschung.
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