German word

Becken

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɛkən/

Meaning

  • neuter nounbasin

Example

Sie füllt das Becken mit Wasser.

She is filling the basin with water.

Illustration for Becken (basin)

More examples

Der Arzt untersucht das Becken gründlich.

The doctor examines the pelvis thoroughly.

Core concept

A low, rounded space with a wide opening, like a vessel, a pool, a body cavity, or a metal disk.

Common phrases

  • das Becken abwischen

    wipe the basin

  • das Becken leeren

    empty the basin

  • das Becken trockenwischen

    wipe the basin dry

Similar words

Waschbecken: A fixed bathroom basin for washing the face and hands.
Schwimmbecken: A large indoor or outdoor pool designed for swimming.
Spülbecken: The bowl-shaped part of a kitchen sink used to wash dishes.
Schüssel: A low-sided bowl used to serve food or mix ingredients.

Definition in German

Ein flaches, schüsselförmiges Gefäß oder eine Mulde zum Auffangen von Wasser, besonders als Waschbecken im Bad.

Word origin

The German noun Becken is a borrowing that developed from Latin bacīnum through the Old High German form beckīn.

Usage tips

  • Compounds usually make the intended sense clear, such as Waschbecken for bathroom basin and Schwimmbecken for swimming pool.

Other meanings

  • tubnoun
  • cymbalnoun
  • pelvisnoun
  • poolnoun

Related words

  • Beckenbodenpelvic floornoun
  • Beckenrandbasin rimnoun
  • Beckengürtelpelvic girdlenoun

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