das Spülbecken
sink
A basin, especially in a kitchen, used for washing dishes or food.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe das Geschirr ins Spülbecken gelegt.
I put the dishes in the sink.
das Spülbecken
sink
das Spülbecken, die Spülbecken
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Spülbecken, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Spülbecken |
| genitive | des Spülbeckens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Spülbecken | die Spülbecken |
| accusative | das Spülbecken | die Spülbecken |
| dative | dem Spülbecken | den Spülbecken |
| genitive | des Spülbeckens | der Spülbecken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Spülbecken' is made up of 'Spül-' from 'spülen' (to rinse / wash) and 'Becken' (basin). The word therefore refers to a basin intended for washing.
EXAMPLE
Im neuen Spülbecken ist genug Platz für einen großen Topf.
There is enough space in the new sink for a large pot.
Location and direction
For a location, use 'im Spülbecken' (in the sink). When something is put or placed there, 'ins Spülbecken' (into the sink) is usually used.
EXAMPLE
Die schmutzigen Gläser stehen noch im Spülbecken.
The dirty glasses are still in the sink.
Bitte stell die Pfanne ins Spülbecken.
Please put the pan in the sink.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'das Spülbecken reinigen' (to clean the sink), 'das Spülbecken auswischen' (to wipe out the sink), and 'das Wasser aus dem Spülbecken ablaufen lassen' (to let the water drain out of the sink).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Kochen musste ich das Spülbecken gründlich reinigen.
After cooking, I had to clean the sink thoroughly.
In real life
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