sinken
drop · sink · fall
Etwas bewegt sich nach unten oder wird weniger.
The German word "sinken" is a verb that means "to sink" or "to descend". It is used to describe the action of something going down or decreasing in level, such as an object falling or levels dropping (like water or stock prices).
Similar words in German include "fallen" (to fall), "herabkommen" (to come down), and "absinken" (to subside).
The difference among these words can be nuanced. While "sinken" focuses specifically on a downward movement or decrease, "fallen" can refer to a broader falling action without necessarily implying a decreased state. "Absinken" often suggests a gradual descent, whereas "herabkommen" might imply coming down from a higher position but not necessarily related to sinking or decreasing.
Make “sinken” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Die Temperaturen sinken im Winter.verb
The temperatures are dropping in winter.
Das Schiff beginnt zu sinken.verb
The ship begins to sink.
Die Preise sinken im Sommer oft.verb
The prices often fall in summer.
Das Boot beginnt zu sinken.verb
The boat begins to sink.
Nachts sinken viele Werte unter null Grad.verb
At night, many values sink below zero degrees.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad