Sink

/sˈɪŋk/

/ˈsɪŋk/

Definition & Bedeutung von "sink"

to sink

VERB

sinken, eintauchen

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

Intransitive: to sink somewhere

versenken, untergehen lassen

to make something such as a ship submerge

Transitive: to sink a boat or ship

sinken, untergehen

(of ships, boats, etc. ) to move downward beneath the surface of a body of water

Intransitive

sinken, eintauchen

to gradually move downward into a particular substance

Intransitive: to sink into a substance

sinken, absinken

to drop in value, amount, strength, etc.

Intransitive

sinken, untergehen

to gradually move downward, often due to the force of gravity

Intransitive

eingraben, versenken

to dig a hole and place an object into the soil

Transitive: to sink sth into ground

sinken, überführen

to lower oneself gradually and intentionally

Intransitive: to sink into a position or seat

sinken lassen, demoralisieren

to do something that prevents someone or something from achieving success

Transitive: to sink sth

sinken, eintauchen

to cause something to go into a certain substance

Transitive: to sink an object into a substance

Sink

SUBSTANTIV

Spülbecken

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

What is a "sink"?

A sink is a plumbing fixture used for washing hands, dishes, and other items. It typically has a basin to hold water, a faucet to control the water flow, and a drain to remove waste water. Sinks are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms. They are made from materials like porcelain, stainless steel, or stone, designed for easy cleaning and durability. Sinks are essential for everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene.

Abfluss, Senkgrube

a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it

Senke, Karstsenke

a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof

Senkung, Ausscheider

a process or thing that absorbs or removes energy or a specific substance from a system

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Beispiel

The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.

After a moment of hesitation, the buoyant balloon began to lose altitude and eventually sank into the calm ocean below.

The swimmer demonstrated how to sink effortlessly beneath the water's surface.

After the dam was breached, the low-lying areas downstream began to sink beneath the advancing flood.

As the tide came in, the sandy beach gradually began to sink beneath the rising water level.

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