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waschecht (adj)
   colorfast, washable; genuine, real, true, dyed-in-the-wool, honest-to-goodness, true-blue; typical

Marlene Dietrich war eine waschechte Berlinerin.
Marlene Dietrich was a true Berliner.
Würden Sie sich als waschechte Feministin bezeichnen?
Would you characterize yourself as a true-blue feminist?
Kleine Fleckenfibel: Die nicht waschechten Stoffe mit Salzwasser betupfen und mit lauwarmem Seifenwasser auswaschen.
Little Spot Primer: Dab the non-colorfast materials with salt water and wash them out in lukewarm soapy water.

Related:
farbecht (adj) colorfast
waschfest (adj) colorfast
gebürtiger Berliner born Berliner, sb born in Berlin
kochfest (adj) colorfast, washable (in hot water)
das Indanthren® colorfast dye

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