Mikhail Poda

Topic: to Bathe, Wash

Infinitive Transcription Meaning Notes / Example Usage
לְהִתְרַחֵץ lehitrachétz to bathe, wash oneself Reflexive. להתרחץ באמבטיה – to bathe in a bathtub.
לִרְחוֹץ lirchótz to wash, clean (body, hands) לרחוץ ידיים – to wash hands.
לִשְׁטוֹף lishtóf to wash, rinse (general) Dishes, car, etc. לשטוף ירקות – to rinse vegetables.
לְהִתְקַלֵּחַ lehitkalléach to take a shower היא התקלחה אחרי הספורט – she showered after sports.
לְקַלֵּחַ lekalléach to shower, wash someone else לקלח את הילד – to shower the child.
לְהָדִיחַ lehadiách to wash (in dishwasher), rinse Usually for dishes. להדיח כלים – to wash/rinse dishes.
לְכַבֵּס lechabbés to wash, launder (clothes) לכבס בגדים מלוכלכים – to wash dirty clothes.
לְנַקּוֹת lenakót to clean General cleaning. לנקות את הבית – to clean the house.
לַחְפּוֹף lachpóf to wash hair Often with “שיער” (hair). לחפוף שיער – to wash hair.
לְצַחְצֵחַ letzachtzéach to brush (teeth), polish לצחצח שיניים – to brush teeth.
לְחַטֵּא lechatté to disinfect, sanitize Stronger than cleaning. לחטא את הידיים – to disinfect the hands.

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