versinken

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁˈzɪŋkən/, [fɛɐ̯ˈzɪŋkŋ̍]

Verb

1. (intransitive) to sink, to descend
   • 2010, Der Spiegel, issue 47/2010, page 124:

     Karatschi, das pulsierende Herz Pakistans, versinkt in einem Strudel von Gewalt.

     Karachi, the pulsating heart of Pakistan, is descending into a maelstrom of violence.

Related terms

• versenken

Further reading

• “versinken” in Duden online