sinks
word · lemma: sink
Definition
‘Sinks’ is the third person singular of 'sink' (to go down below a surface, usually into water), or the plural of 'sink' (a bowl in kitchens/bathrooms for washing).
Usage & Nuances
'Sinks' can be a verb or a plural noun. As a verb: 'The boat sinks.' As a noun: 'There are two sinks in the kitchen.' Be careful not to confuse with 'syncs' (from synchronize). Often used in the context of water or liquids for the verb, and kitchen/bathroom for the noun.
Spanish: se hunde (verbo) - lavabos (sustantivo plural)Portuguese (BR): afunda (verbo) - pias (substantivo plural)Portuguese (PT): afunda (verbo) - lavatórios (substantivo plural)Chinese (Simplified): 下沉 (动词) - 洗涤池 (名词复数)Chinese (Traditional): 下沉 (動詞) - 洗滌槽 (名詞複數)Hindi: डूबता है (क्रिया) - सिंक (संज्ञा बहुवचन)Arabic: يَغْرَق (فعل) - أحواض (اسم جمع)Bengali: ডুবে যায় - বেসিনসমূহRussian: тонет - раковиныJapanese: 沈む - 流し台Vietnamese: chìm - bồn rửaKorean: 가라앉는다 - 싱크대들Turkish: batıyor - lavabolarUrdu: ڈوبتا ہے - سنک (جمع)Indonesian: tenggelam - wastafel
Example Sentences
The boat sinks in the river.
basic
There are two sinks in the bathroom.
basic
The stone sinks quickly in water.
basic
His heart sinks every time he hears bad news.
natural
After the party, the sinks were full of dirty dishes.
natural
If this boat sinks, we’ll have to swim to shore.
natural