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versinken

to sink into (thought), to become absorbed

verb fer-ZINK-en Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to sink (physically)

Usage Note

versinken in a cognitive context means to become completely absorbed in thought or feeling — in Gedanken versinken (to sink into thoughts). It suggests a loss of awareness of one's surroundings.

Examples

"Sie versank in tiefe Gedanken und bemerkte die Zeit nicht."

Natural Translation

She sank into deep thought and didn't notice the time.

Literal Translation

She sank into deep thoughts and noticed the time not.

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