das Becken
Translation
basin, pool, pelvis, cymbal
Examples
Das Wasser im Becken ist kalt.
The water in the pool is cold.
Er hat sich das Becken gebrochen.
He broke his pelvis.
Das Waschbecken ist aus Keramik.
The washbasin is made of ceramic.
Der Musiker schlug die Becken zusammen.
The musician struck the cymbals together.
Grammar Patterns
das Becken (as subject) the pool, the pelvis Das Becken ist tief.
sth. in dem Becken (as location) in the pool, in the pelvis Wir schwimmen in dem Becken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schüssel (bowl), Wanne (tub)
Etymology
From Old High German 'beckin' (small bowl), related to the English word 'basin'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'bacon'. Imagine frying bacon in a basin-shaped pan, or a swimming pool full of bacon.