NOUN

Becken/ˈbɛkn̩/basin; pelvis; bowl

Becken is a German noun that means basin, pelvis, or bowl. It is pronounced /ˈbɛkn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Becken".

Definitions

1.a bowl- or basin-shaped container, often for holding liquids(container/object)

a.bowl or dish to hold water (e.g., in bathroom, kitchen, lab)

Das Waschbecken im Badezimmer ist neu.The sink in the bathroom is new.

2.pelvis—the bony structure in the lower part of the torso(anatomy)

a.bony structure connecting the spine to the legs

Nach dem Sturz hat er Schmerzen im Becken.After the fall, he has pain in his pelvis.

3.cymbal—a percussion instrument(music)

a.thin, round metal plate struck as an instrument

Der Schlagzeuger spielte laut auf den Becken.The drummer played loudly on the cymbals.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Beckendie Becken
Genitivedes Beckensder Becken
Dativedem Beckenden Becken
Accusativedas Beckendie Becken

Frequently asked questions

What does "Becken" mean in English?
"Becken" means basin, pelvis, or bowl. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Becken"?
"Becken" is pronounced /ˈbɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Becken" der, die, or das?
"Becken" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Becken"?
The plural of "Becken" is "Becken".
What part of speech is "Becken"?
"Becken" is a noun in German.

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