versenken

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German versenken, from Old High German firsenken. Equivalent to ver- +‎ senken.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛʁˈzɛŋkən/,
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Verb

versenken (weak, third-person singular present versenkt, past tense versenkte, past participle versenkt, auxiliary haben)

  1. to sink (to cause to sink, e.g. a ship)
  2. (pocket billiards) to down (to pot a ball)
  3. (technichal) to countersink, counterbore

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Further reading

  • versenken” in Duden online
  • versenken” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache