Sacken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sacken" is used as verb with the meaning of "sink", "sag" or "subside".

Essential properties of "sacken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: sacken
  • Simple past: sackte
  • Participle: gesackt

See full conjugation of sacken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "sacken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sink slowly due to weight"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Boden begann unter dem Gewicht zu sacken.The floor began to sag under the weight.
  2. Die alte Brücke könnte bald sacken.The old bridge could soon sag.
  3. Nach dem Regen begann das Dach zu sacken.After the rain, the roof began to sag.

2.) "To collapse or faint from weakness"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fühlte sich schwach und begann zu sacken.He felt weak and began to slump.
  2. Nach dem Marathon konnte sie nur noch sacken.After the marathon, she could only collapse.
  3. Der erschöpfte Mann begann plötzlich zu sacken.The exhausted man suddenly began to slump.
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