Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Waschbecken

Translation (Übersetzung) washbasin, sink
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[ˈvaʃˌbɛkn̩]/
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Waschbecken is a compound noun formed from 'waschen' (to wash) and 'Becken' (basin). It refers specifically to a basin used for washing hands, face, or small items, typically found in bathrooms. In German, it's distinct from 'Spüle' (kitchen sink) and 'Lavabo' (more formal/technical term).

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Waschbecken is a German Nouns

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Waschbecken Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Das Waschbecken im Badezimmer ist neu.
The washbasin in the bathroom is new.
Describing bathroom fixtures
Kannst du bitte das Waschbecken sauber machen?
Can you please clean the sink?
Household chores
Unter dem Waschbecken befindet sich ein Putzmittelschrank.
There is a cleaning supplies cabinet under the sink.
Describing bathroom storage
Die Kinder waschen sich die Hände am Waschbecken.
The children wash their hands at the sink.
Daily hygiene routine
Das Wasser im Waschbecken läuft nicht ab.
The water in the sink isn't draining.
Describing plumbing problems

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Waschbecken Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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Root Verb (Stammverb)
waschen
Meaning: to wash
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich wasche mir die Hände.
Verb
Root Noun (Stammsubstantiv)
Becken
Meaning: basin, bowl
Example: Das Becken ist aus Keramik.
Noun
Related Compound (Verwandte Zusammensetzung)
Spülbecken
Meaning: kitchen sink
Example: Das Spülbecken ist in der Küche.
Noun

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Waschbecken Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Waschbecken Collocations (Kollokationen)

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das Waschbecken reinigen
to clean the washbasin
High frequency
am Waschbecken stehen
to stand at the washbasin
High frequency
ein verstopftes Waschbecken
a clogged sink
Medium frequency
Waschbecken aus Porzellan
porcelain washbasin
Medium frequency
Waschbecken mit Wasserhahn
washbasin with faucet
High frequency
das Waschbecken läuft über
the sink is overflowing
Medium frequency
unter dem Waschbecken
under the sink
High frequency

Waschbecken Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Das geht den Bach runter wie das Wasser im Waschbecken.
That's going down the drain like water in the sink.
Used to describe something that is failing or deteriorating rapidly
Er steht ständig am Waschbecken.
He's constantly at the washbasin.
Said about someone who is overly concerned with cleanliness or appearance

Waschbecken Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Lavabo
Meaning: washbasin, lavatory
High similarity
Handwaschbecken
Meaning: hand washbasin
High similarity
Waschtisch
Meaning: vanity unit, washstand
Medium similarity

Waschbecken Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Badewanne
Meaning: bathtub
Dusche
Meaning: shower

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