Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A container or enclosed area that holds water.
Natural examples
Die Kinder schwimmen im flachen Becken.
The children swim in the shallow pool.
Füll das Becken mit warmem Wasser.
Fill the basin with warm water.
Der Gärtner sammelte Regenwasser in einem großen Becken.
The gardener collected rainwater in a large basin.
Usage note
Becken is neuter; its plural is also Becken. It also names the body’s pelvis.
Mini-lesson: Becken
A container or enclosed area that holds water. Becken is neuter; its plural is also Becken. It also names the body’s pelvis.
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