Translation of sinking into German
Noun
submersion
act of something going down below the surface- The sinking of the ship was tragic and sudden..Das Versenken des Schiffes war tragisch und plötzlich
emotion
feeling of unease or apprehension- She felt a sinking in her stomach.Sie fühlte ein Unbehagen in ihrem Magen.
decline
- The sinking of his health was evident.Das Nachlassen seiner Gesundheit war offensichtlich.
Adjective
submerging
going down below the surface- The sinking ship was a tragic sight.Das sinkende Schiff war ein tragischer Anblick.
hopeless
feeling of losing hope or confidence- She had a sinking feeling about the exam results.Sie hatte ein hoffnungsloses Gefühl bezüglich der Prüfungsergebnisse.
Expressions with sinking: examples in English and translations in German
Images of sinking
(submersion) Untergang
Synonyms and analogies of sinking in English
Examples of sinking in a sentence
The sinking of the buoy indicated a problem. A sinking overcame him as he read the letter. There was a sinking in her heart when she heard the news. The sinking of the company's reputation was alarming. There was a noticeable sinking in the quality of service. The sinking sun painted the sky orange.
The boat's sinking was swift and silent. He felt a sinking feeling when he heard the bad news. The sinking feeling in her stomach wouldn't go away.
kitchen
basin for washing dishes or hands- The kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes.Das Spülbecken in der Küche war voller schmutzigem Geschirr.
technology
- The heat sink kept the computer from overheating.Der Energieabsorber verhinderte, dass der Computer überhitzte.
water
- The ship began to sink rapidly.Das Schiff begann schnell zu sinken.
penetration
- He sank the nail into the wood.Er schlug den Nagel ins Holz.
boats
- They used torpedoes to sink the enemy ship.Sie setzten Torpedos ein, um das feindliche Schiff zu versenken.
deprived
- The sink school struggled with outdated books and facilities.Die benachteiligte Schule hatte mit veralteten Büchern und Einrichtungen zu kämpfen.
Expressions with sink: examples in English and translations in German
Translations of "sinking" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Along with evidence that would tie you to the sinking of that submarine.
Wie die Beweise, dass der Untergang des U-Boots Ihr Werk war.
His bailing technique saved the boat from sinking in the heavy rain.
Seine Lenztechnik rettete das Boot vor dem Sinken im starken Regen.
Then I'll be responsible for sinking one of the destroyers...
Dann bin ich verantwortlich für die Versenkung einer unserer Zerstörer.
Swivel sockets prevent the chair from sinking into the ground.
Schwenkbare Sockel verhindern das Versenken des Stuhls in den Boden.
They installed underpinning pilings deep into the ground to prevent sinking.
Sie installierten tragende Pfähle tief in den Boden, um ein Absinken zu verhindern.
On the sinking ship, panic briefly replaced discipline with the law of the strongest.
Auf dem sinkenden Schiff verdrängte Panik kurzzeitig die Disziplin durch das Recht des Stärkeren.
That iceberg is sinking me in mid-ocean.
Dieser Eisberg versenkt mich inmitten des Ozeans.
sinking: Examples and translations in context
In movies, the sinking drama often adds tension to the story.
In Filmen sorgt das Drama des Untergangs oft für zusätzliche Spannung.
Know that by betting too high, you run straight to the sinking.
Wisse, dass du durch zu hohe Wetten direkt zum Untergang rennst.
Unfortunately, the sinking is a sad story with many victims.
Leider ist der Untergang auch eine traurige Geschichte mit vielen Opfern.
The sinking city struggled to stay afloat amidst rising sea levels and frequent floods.
Die dem Untergang geweihte Stadt kämpfte inmitten steigender Meeresspiegel und häufiger Überschwemmungen ums Überleben.
That's because more is lost with the sinking of a ship.
Denn mit dem Untergang eines Schiffes geht mehr verloren.
The sinking requires a "strong but measured response", she said.
Der Untergang der Cheonan erfordere eine starke, aber maßvolle Antwort.
When the ship started sinking, it was every man for himself.
Als das Schiff zu sinken begann, war es jeder für sich.
Just as the boat started sinking, the coast guard came to their rescue.
Gerade als das Boot zu sinken begann, kam ihnen die Küstenwache zu Hilfe.
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