Sink into oblivion Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /əˈbɫɪviən
SINGK IN-too uh-BLIV-ee-uhn
sˈɪŋk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /əblˈɪviən
SINGK IN-tuh uh-BLIV-ee-uhn
Definición
To be gradually forgotten or to disappear from people's memory completely.
Uso & Matices
This is a formal, poetic expression. Commonly used for things, achievements, traditions, or people who become forgotten over time. Often appears in literature, history, or speeches; rarely in casual conversation.
Spanish: caer en el olvidoPortuguese (BR): cair no esquecimentoPortuguese (PT): cair no esquecimentoChinese (Simplified): 被遗忘Chinese (Traditional): 被遺忘Hindi: भुला दिया जानाArabic: يَغرق في طيّ النسيانBengali: অবিস্মৃতিতে তলিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: кануть в забвениеJapanese: 忘却されるVietnamese: bị rơi vào lãng quênKorean: 잊혀지다Turkish: unutulup gitmekUrdu: فراموشی میں گم ہوناIndonesian: tenggelam dalam kealpaan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Many old traditions have sunk into oblivion.
basic
His invention quickly sank into oblivion after he died.
basic
The company's name has sunk into oblivion over the years.
basic
So many great movies sink into oblivion because they're released at the wrong time.
natural
Don’t let your dreams sink into oblivion—keep working on them.
natural
He became famous for a while, but soon sank into oblivion again.
natural