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sink in German

sink in German is Spülbecken, Spüle, Waschbecken — sink means to go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.

sink in German

Spülbecken
noun
A basin used for holding water for washing.
Spüle
noun
A basin used for holding water for washing.
Waschbecken
noun
A basin used for holding water for washing.
Lavabo
noun
A basin used for holding water for washing.
Spülstein
noun
A basin used for holding water for washing.
Abfluss
noun
A drain for carrying off wastewater.
Senke
noun
(graph theory) A destination vertex in a transportation network.
senken
verb
versenken
verb
sinken
verb
(ergative) To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
versenken
verb
(ergative) To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.

What does "sink" mean?

  1. verb To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.
    "The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves."
  2. verb To decline gradually in strength, mood, or condition.
    "Her spirits sank as the bad news arrived."
  3. noun A fixed basin with a water supply and drain, used for washing.
    "He left the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink."
  4. noun A place or system that absorbs a resource, such as heat or carbon.
    "Forests act as a major carbon sink."

sink in a sentence

  • The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves.
  • Rocks in his pockets caused him to sink quickly.
  • Her spirits sank as the bad news arrived.
  • He left the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sink" in German?

"sink" in German is Spülbecken, Spüle, Waschbecken. sink means: To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.

How do you use "sink" in a sentence?

Example: "The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves." In German, "sink" is Spülbecken, Spüle, Waschbecken.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "sink": Spülbecken, Spüle, Waschbecken, Lavabo, Spülstein, Abfluss.

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