versinken
Translation
to sink, to become engrossed, to be absorbed, to submerge
Examples
Das Schiff versank im Meer.
The ship sank into the sea.
Er versank in seinen Gedanken.
He was lost in his thoughts.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) to sink (in sth.) The ship sank in the sea.
((in+4)) to become engrossed (in sth.) He became engrossed in his work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: untergehen, eintauchen; (figurative) sich vertiefen
Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (indicating a process or completion) and `sinken` (to sink). It implies sinking completely or away.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'very sinking' until it's gone. The `ver-` prefix often implies a finality or something going wrong.