The German verb "waschen" means "to wash" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "waschen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "waschen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wasche |
| du | you (informal) | wäschst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wäscht |
| wir | we | waschen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wascht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waschen |
Sie wäscht ihre Kleidung selbst.
She washes her clothes herself.
How to Conjugate "waschen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wusch |
| du | you (informal) | wuschst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wusch |
| wir | we | wuschen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wuscht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wuschen |
Er wusch das Geschirr in der Küche.
He washed the dishes in the kitchen.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gewaschen |
| du | you (informal) | hast gewaschen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gewaschen |
| wir | we | haben gewaschen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gewaschen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gewaschen |
Er hat das Hemd gewaschen.
He has washed the shirt.
How to Conjugate "waschen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gewaschen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gewaschen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gewaschen |
| wir | we | hatten gewaschen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gewaschen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gewaschen |
Er hatte die Hände gewaschen.
He had washed his hands.
How to Conjugate "waschen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde waschen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst waschen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird waschen |
| wir | we | werden waschen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet waschen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden waschen |
Er wird das Geschirr waschen.
He will wash the dishes.
How to Conjugate "waschen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wasche |
| du | you (informal) | waschest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wasche |
| wir | we | waschen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | waschet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waschen |
Er sagt, er wasche das Auto.
He says he washes the car.
How to Conjugate "waschen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wüsche |
| du | you (informal) | wüschest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wüsche |
| wir | we | wüschen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wüschet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wüschen |
Er wüsche die Hände.
He would wash his hands.
Frequently Asked Questions About "waschen"
Is "waschen" regular or irregular in German?
"Waschen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "waschen" mean in English?
The German verb "waschen" means "to wash" in English.
How do you conjugate "waschen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → wasche, du → wäschst, er/sie/es → wäscht, wir → waschen, ihr → wascht, sie/Sie → waschen.
How many tenses does "waschen" have in German?
"Waschen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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