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basin in German

basin in German is Waschbecken, Becken, Schüssel — basin means a wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.

basin in German

Waschbecken
noun
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
Becken
noun
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
Schüssel
noun
(obsolete) A shallow bowl used for a single serving of a drink or liquidy food.
Einzugsgebiet
noun
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.
Einzugsbecken
noun
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

What does "basin" mean?

  1. noun A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
    "She filled the basin with warm water and washed her hands."
  2. noun An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
    "The Amazon basin holds the largest rainforest on Earth."
  3. noun A natural or artificial hollow that holds water.
    "Rainwater collected in a basin at the foot of the hill."

basin in a sentence

  • She filled the basin with warm water and washed her hands.
  • The Amazon basin holds the largest rainforest on Earth.
  • Rainwater collected in a basin at the foot of the hill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "basin" in German?

"basin" in German is Waschbecken, Becken, Schüssel. basin means: A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.

How do you use "basin" in a sentence?

Example: "She filled the basin with warm water and washed her hands." In German, "basin" is Waschbecken, Becken, Schüssel.

Are there other ways to say "basin" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "basin": Waschbecken, Becken, Schüssel, Einzugsgebiet, Einzugsbecken.

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