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The Greek word for to wash is
πλένω





to wash



Translations for to wash and their definitions

πλένω
     1. v. wash (your body, dishes, clothes, car, etc)
           πλένω τα πιάτα - I wash the dishes; I do the washing up
     2. v. brush teeth
     3. v. wash up


βρέχω
     1. v. wet, dampen
           Θα βρέξω τα ρούχα πριν τα σιδερώσω. - I'll wet the clothes before I iron them.
     2. v.          offer treat (usually a drink) for good luck for newly acquired goods
                   Αγόρασα παπούτσια. Πάμε να τα βρέξουμε. - I bought new shoes. Let's go wet them drink for their good luck.
     3. v. send rain
           ux, Βρέχει ο Θεός και βρέχομαι., God rains and I get wet.
     4. v. to rain (3rd person singulars are impersonal) βρέχει
           Θα βρέξει; Μα ήδη βρέχει. - Will it rain? But it is already raining.


πλένομαι
     1. v. passive voice of πλένω


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