Versinken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Versinken" is used as verb with the meaning of "sink", "submerge" or "go down".

Essential properties of "versinken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: versinken
Simple past: versank
Participle: versunken

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 "versinken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sink or be submerged"

Definition: "To completely immerse oneself in a liquid or to sink."
Translation(s): sink, submerge, go down
Synonym(s): untergehen, eintauchen
Antonym(s): auftauchen, schweben
Related word(s): sinken, tauchen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Schiff begann langsam zu versinken.The ship slowly began to sink.
Er konnte nicht schwimmen und drohte zu versinken.He couldn't swim and threatened to sink.
Der Stein ließ das Boot versinken.The stone made the boat sink.

2.) "To become engrossed in thoughts or emotions"

Definition: "To get lost in intense thoughts or emotions."
Translation(s): be engrossed, get lost, immerse oneself, sink into
Synonym(s): sich verlieren, sich vertiefen
Antonym(s): sich konzentrieren, sich ablenken
Related word(s): nachdenken, grübeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie ließ sich in ihren Gedanken versinken.She let herself sink into her thoughts.
Er konnte stundenlang in Musik versinken.He could sink into music for hours.
In der Stille der Nacht begann sie zu versinken.In the silence of the night, she began to sink into herself.

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