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Sinken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sinken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sink", "to drop" or "to fall".
Essential properties of "sinken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: sinken
- Simple past: sank
- Participle: gesunken
irregularintransitive
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 "sinken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To decrease in level, intensity, or quantity"
- Definition: "To descend or decrease in level, intensity, or quantity."
- Translation(s): to sink, to drop, to fall, to decrease, to decline
- Synonym(s): abfallen, niedersinken
- Antonym(s): steigen
- Related word(s): der Sinkflug, der Abstieg, die Senkung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Schiff begann zu sinken.
- Die Temperaturen werden morgen sinken.
- Seine Laune begann langsam zu sinken.
2.) "To submerge in liquid"
- Definition: "To sink into water or another liquid."
- Translation(s): to sink, to submerge, to go down
- Synonym(s): untergehen, versinken
- Antonym(s): auftauchen
- Related word(s): das Sinken, das Untergehen, die Versenkung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Boot droht zu sinken.
- Der Stein sinkt im Wasser.
- Nach dem Unfall begann das Auto zu sinken.
3.) "To decrease in value or price"
- Definition: "To decrease in value or price."
- Translation(s): decrease, fall, drop, decline
- Synonym(s): fallen, abnehmen
- Antonym(s): steigen
- Related word(s): der Preisverfall, die Abwertung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Aktienkurse sinken weiter.
- Die Preise für Benzin sinken stetig.
- Der Wert des Hauses ist in den letzten Jahren gesunken.