Sink in Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SINGK IN
sˈɪŋk/ /ˈɪn
SINGK IN
Definition
If information or a fact sinks in, you gradually begin to fully realize or understand it. It means to truly grasp something after some time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to describe emotional or surprising news becoming real to someone. Commonly appears as 'let it sink in' or 'it still hasn't sunk in.' Not used for literal sinking; it's metaphorical.
Spanish: asumir - caer en cuenta - hacerse realidadPortuguese (BR): cair a ficha - perceber - assimilarPortuguese (PT): assimilar - interiorizar - aperceber-seChinese (Simplified): 理解 - 体会 - 消化Chinese (Traditional): 理解 - 體會 - 消化Hindi: समझ में आना - एहसास होना - घुलनाArabic: يستوعب - يدرك - يستبطنBengali: মনে গেঁথে যাওয়া - পুরোপুরি উপলব্ধি করাRussian: осознать - дойти (до сознания)Japanese: 実感する - 腑に落ちるVietnamese: thấm vào - hiểu raKorean: 실감하다 - 받아들이다Turkish: idrak etmek - içine işlemekUrdu: سمجھ میں آنا - دل میں اتر جاناIndonesian: masuk ke dalam pikiran - benar-benar menyadari
Example Sentences
It took a while for the news to sink in.
basic
Let the idea sink in before you decide.
basic
The news didn’t sink in until the next day.
basic
It still hasn’t really sunk in that I got the job.
natural
"Take a moment to let it sink in," she said after the shocking news.
natural
Give him some time—it’ll sink in eventually.
natural