Verb

sinken

sunk, sunken, decreased, fallen

Das Schiff ist im Sturm gesunken.

The ship sank in the storm.

Die Preise sind stark gesunken.

The prices have dropped sharply.

Seine Laune ist gesunken.

His mood has sunk.

((sein)) + gesunken to have sunk/fallen The prices have sunk.

gefallen (fallen); Antonyms: gestiegen (risen)

Past participle of the strong verb 'sinken' (to sink). The vowel changes i → a → u (sinken - sank - gesunken).

Very similar to English 'sunk/sunken'. Remember it uses 'sein' for the perfect tense because it indicates a change of state/location.

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