skölj

Skölj is the imperative form of the Swedish verb skölja, meaning to rinse or wash with running water. It is used to give a direct instruction to someone to rinse a substance or area, often with an object following the verb: for example, “Skölj grönsakerna innan tillagning” or “Skölj händerna före måltiden.”

In everyday language, skölj is commonly found in cooking, cleaning, and hygiene contexts. Examples include “Skölj av fettet” (rinse off the fat), “Skölj potatisen” (rinse the potatoes), and “Skölj munnen” (rinse the mouth). The form is typically encountered as a command in recipes, household instructions, or safety guidelines.

Related terms and forms include the infinitive skölja (to rinse), the noun sköljning (the act of rinsing), and compounds such as sköljvatten (rinse water) and sköljmedel (rinse aid) used in dishwashing or laundry. The concept also appears in labels or instructions on cleaning products and kitchen equipment.

Usage considerations: skölj is a directive action and is most natural in informal or instructional contexts. When speaking more formally, one would use other constructions such as “vänligen skölj” or describe the action with a neutral verb phrase like “Skölj grönsakerna noggrant,” depending on the tone and audience.

See also: skölja, sköljning, sköljvatten, sköljmedel.