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versinken

German → American English

American English

sink

langsam sinken; untergehen oder in etwas hinein geraten

Das Schiff versank im Sturm im Meer.

Use versinken when something slowly sinks or disappears downward, often figuratively as in versinken in Gedanken or versinken in Schulden. It is less direct than einfach sinken.

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Frequently asked questions

What does „versinken“ mean in English?
„Versinken“ means „to sink“ or „to go under“ in English, and can also mean „to be absorbed in“ in figurative contexts.
How do you use „versinken“ in a sentence?
Example: „Das Schiff versank im Meer.“ = „The ship sank in the sea.“
Is „versinken“ separable in German?
No, „versinken“ is not separable. It stays together in forms like „versank“ and „versunken“.
What is the past participle of „versinken“?
The past participle is „versunken“.