Usage Note
Spülbecken is the standard term for a kitchen sink used for washing dishes. It differs from Waschbecken (bathroom washbasin) in context; both can be called a Becken but the compound clarifies the room and purpose.
Examples
"Sie stapelte das schmutzige Geschirr neben dem Spülbecken."
Natural Translation
She stacked the dirty dishes next to the kitchen sink.
Literal Translation
She stacked the dirty dishes beside the sink.
Related Words
Explore German by topic
