das Waschbecken
Translation
sink, washbasin, lavatory
Examples
Das Waschbecken ist im Badezimmer.
The sink is in the bathroom.
Bitte wasch dir die Hände am Waschbecken.
Please wash your hands at the sink.
Grammar Patterns
at the sink/washbasin am Waschbecken Please wash your hands at the sink.
Similar Words
das Spülbecken (kitchen sink)
Etymology
Composed of 'waschen' (to wash) and 'Becken' (basin). Literally a 'wash basin'.
Memory Tips
It's a 'basin' for 'washing'. The German word 'waschen' is a cognate of the English 'wash'.