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The queen went to the antechamber and sank down on a chair.Die Königin ging ins Vorzimmer und sank in einen Sessel.Alexander, Lloyd / WestmarkAlexander, Lloyd / Aufruhr in WestmarkAufruhr in WestmarkAlexander, Lloyd© 1981 by Lloyd Alexander© der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe bei Arena-Verlag Georg Popp, WürzburgWestmarkAlexander, Lloyd© Lloyd Alexander, 1981
Eddie watched with fascination and horror as the gunslinger sank to his knees amid the litter of bright plastic toys and put his curled hand against his brow.Eddie beobachtete erschrocken und fasziniert zugleich, wie der Revolvermann inmitten der herumliegenden bunten Plastikspielsachen auf die Knie sank und die zur Faust geballte Rechte an die Stirn legte.King, Stephen / The Dark Tower 6: The Song of SusannahKing, Stephen / Der dunkle Turm 6: SusannahDer dunkle Turm 6: SusannahKing, Stephen© 2003 by Stephen King© 2003 der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe by Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, MünchenThe Dark Tower 6: The Song of SusannahKing, Stephen© 2004 by Stephen King
He went on talking the wildest incoherence for a time, till he sank down, completely exhausted. the old housekeeper came at my summons, and I was thankful when I found myself outside in the open air.- Der Rat schwatzte tolles greuliches Zeug durcheinander, bis er ganz erschöpft zusammensank; auf mein Rufen kam die alte Haushälterin herbei, und ich war froh, als ich mich nur wieder im Freien befand.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
But Heinrich could speak no further. He sank back upon his couch, and turned his face to the wall.Der Jüngling vermochte nicht weiterzusprechen, er sank wieder in die Kissen und kehrte das Gesicht hin nach der Wand.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
However, he at once sank gracefully on one knee, and expressed himself as follows: "' Oh, lady! the kind protection and aid which you have afforded me, will ever be present to my heart, in battle and in victory !'In dem Augenblick ließ er sich aber sehr artig auf ein Knie nieder und lispelte: »O Dame! stets werd ich Eurer mir bewiesenen Gnade und Huld gedenken in Kampf und Streit!«Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
On that terrible night, which you remember, your father sank beneath a dreadful fate, which threatened you also.In jener Nacht erlag dein Vater einem grausenden Schicksal, das auch dich bedrohte.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
At the same time, however, the invisible balance sank even faster into deficit from DM 11 bn to DM 38.5 bn.Das Defizit der „unsichtbaren Leistungen" schwoll in den letzten zehn Jahren freilich noch stärker an. nämlich kontinuierlich von 11 auf 38,5 Milliarden DM.https://www.commerzbank.de 3/23/2012https://www.commerzbank.de 3/23/2012
The boys laughed. The girls sank back into their seats.Die Jungen lachten, die Mädchen sanken auf ihre Plätze zurück.Bear, Greg / Darwin's ChildrenBear, Greg / Die Darwin-KinderDie Darwin-KinderBear, Greg© 2003 Greg Bear© Elsevier GmbH, MünchenDarwin's ChildrenBear, Greg© 2003 by Greg Bear
Finally, on 31 July, Miss D. sank naturally into a deep and almost comatose sleep, from which she awoke after twenty-four hours.Am 31. Juli fiel MissD. schließlich in einen tiefen, fast komatösen Schlaf, aus dem sie nach vierundzwanzig Stunden erwachte.Sacks, Oliver / AwakeningsSacks, Oliver / Awakenings: Zeit des ErwachensAwakenings: Zeit des ErwachensSacks, Oliver© 1973, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1990, Oliver Sacks© 1989 by VCH Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, WeinheimAwakeningsSacks, Oliver© Oliver Sacks 1973, 1976, 1982, 1987, 1990
The Gat's heart sank.Den Gat verließ der Mut.Jones, Terry / Starship TitanicJones, Terry / Raumschiff TitanicRaumschiff TitanicJones, Terry© der Originalausgabe 1997 by The Digital Village and Simon and Schuster Interactive, Inc.© der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe 1998 by Rogner & Bernhard GmbH & Co. Verlags KG, HamburgStarship TitanicJones, Terry© 1997 by The Digital Village and Simon and Schuster Interactive, Inc.
But even as his ivory head sank back on the pavement, and he seemed near to fainting, a hoarse, grating voice called, several times: 'Antonio! my dear Antonio!Doch eben als sein mattes Haupt herabsank auf das Pflaster und er der Ohnmacht nahe schien, rief eine heisere Stimme recht kläglich mehrmals hintereinander: »Antonio- mein lieber Antonio!Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
As they rolled over on the ground, he turned his head and sank his teeth in Bigwig's shoulder.Als sie über den Boden rollten, drehte er den Kopf herum und bohrte seine Zähne in Bigwigs Schulter.Adams, Richard / Watership DownAdams, Richard / Watership DownWatership DownAdams, Richard© 2000 für die deutsche Ausgabe by Econ Ullstein List Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, München© 1975 by Ullstein Buchverlage GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin© 1972 by Rex Collings Ltd.Watership DownAdams, Richard© 1972 by Rex Collings Ltd.© 2000 by Richard George Adams
However, he soon sank back on his throne again, and after a little more drumming and fifing, everything reverted to its state of wooden repose.Bald aber warf er sich wieder in seinen Thron, und es wurde noch etwas getrommelt und gepfiffen, bis alles wieder in die alte hölzerne Ruhe zurückkehrte.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
Felix could not endure this terrible process of haunting. Poor Christlieb was half dead, so they ran off again, as hard as they could; but soon, in the heart of the wood, they sank down, exhausted with weariness and terror.Felix konnte diesen entsetzlichen Spuk nicht vertragen, die arme Christlieb war halb tot, aufs neue rannten sie davon, aber bald mitten im Walde sanken sie vor Angst und Erschöpfung nieder.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
"Who was that, Papi?" she asked, extra innocent "Mami?" His voice rode up, exposed and vulnerable. Then it sank back into its certainties. "That was Mami."»Wer war das, Papi?« fragte sie betont unschuldig. »Mami?« fragte er mit hoher, unsicherer, zweifelnder Stir Dann riefer und mit Gewißheit: »Das war Mami.«Alvarez, Julia / How The Garcia Girls Lost Their AccentsAlvarez, Julia / Wie die Garcia Girls ihren Akzent verlorenWie die Garcia Girls ihren Akzent verlorenAlvarez, Julia© 1991 by Julia Alvarez© ECON Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH, Dusseldorf und WienHow The Garcia Girls Lost Their AccentsAlvarez, Julia© 1991 by Julia Alvarez
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sinking fund
Amortisationsfonds
sinking fund
Tilgungsfonds
sink rate
Sinkrate
sinking engine
Abteuffördermaschine
well sinking
Brunnenbau
data sink
Datensenke
diode heat sink
Diodenkühlkörper
sink mark
Einfallstelle
sunk key
Einlegekeil
sunk spot
Einsackstelle
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Word forms
sink
verb
Basic forms | |
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Past | sank, sunk |
Imperative | sink |
Present Participle (Participle I) | sinking |
Past Participle (Participle II) | sunk, sunken |
Present Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I sink | we sink |
you sink | you sink |
he/she/it sinks | they sink |
Present Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I am sinking | we are sinking |
you are sinking | you are sinking |
he/she/it is sinking | they are sinking |
Present Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I have sunk, sunken | we have sunk, sunken |
you have sunk, sunken | you have sunk, sunken |
he/she/it has sunk, sunken | they have sunk, sunken |
Present Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I have been sinking | we have been sinking |
you have been sinking | you have been sinking |
he/she/it has been sinking | they have been sinking |
Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I sank, sunk | we sank, sunk |
you sank, sunk | you sank, sunk |
he/she/it sank, sunk | they sank, sunk |
Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I was sinking | we were sinking |
you were sinking | you were sinking |
he/she/it was sinking | they were sinking |
Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I had sunk, sunken | we had sunk, sunken |
you had sunk, sunken | you had sunk, sunken |
he/she/it had sunk, sunken | they had sunk, sunken |
Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I had been sinking | we had been sinking |
you had been sinking | you had been sinking |
he/she/it had been sinking | they had been sinking |
Future Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will sink | we shall/will sink |
you will sink | you will sink |
he/she/it will sink | they will sink |
Future Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will be sinking | we shall/will be sinking |
you will be sinking | you will be sinking |
he/she/it will be sinking | they will be sinking |
Future Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have sunk, sunken | we shall/will have sunk, sunken |
you will have sunk, sunken | you will have sunk, sunken |
he/she/it will have sunk, sunken | they will have sunk, sunken |
Future Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have been sinking | we shall/will have been sinking |
you will have been sinking | you will have been sinking |
he/she/it will have been sinking | they will have been sinking |
Future in the Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I should/would sink | we should/would sink |
you would sink | you would sink |
he/she/it would sink | they would sink |
Future in the Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would be sinking | we should/would be sinking |
you would be sinking | you would be sinking |
he/she/it would be sinking | they would be sinking |
Future in the Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have sunk, sunken | we should/would have sunk, sunken |
you would have sunk, sunken | you would have sunk, sunken |
he/she/it would have sunk, sunken | they would have sunk, sunken |
Future in the Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have been sinking | we should/would have been sinking |
you would have been sinking | you would have been sinking |
he/she/it would have been sinking | they would have been sinking |
Present Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I am sunk, sunken | we are sunk, sunken |
you are sunk, sunken | you are sunk, sunken |
he/she/it is sunk, sunken | they are sunk, sunken |
Present Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I am being sunk, sunken | we are being sunk, sunken |
you are being sunk, sunken | you are being sunk, sunken |
he/she/it is being sunk, sunken | they are being sunk, sunken |
Present Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I have been sunk, sunken | we have been sunk, sunken |
you have been sunk, sunken | you have been sunk, sunken |
he/she/it has been sunk, sunken | they have been sunk, sunken |
Past Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I was sunk, sunken | we were sunk, sunken |
you were sunk, sunken | you were sunk, sunken |
he/she/it was sunk, sunken | they were sunk, sunken |
Past Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I was being sunk, sunken | we were being sunk, sunken |
you were being sunk, sunken | you were being sunk, sunken |
he/she/it was being sunk, sunken | they were being sunk, sunken |
Past Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I had been sunk, sunken | we had been sunk, sunken |
you had been sunk, sunken | you had been sunk, sunken |
he/she/it had been sunk, sunken | they had been sunk, sunken |
Future Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will be sunk, sunken | we shall/will be sunk, sunken |
you will be sunk, sunken | you will be sunk, sunken |
he/she/it will be sunk, sunken | they will be sunk, sunken |
Future Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will have been sunk, sunken | we shall/will have been sunk, sunken |
you will have been sunk, sunken | you will have been sunk, sunken |
he/she/it will have been sunk, sunken | they will have been sunk, sunken |