sink in

Verb

idiomatic intransitive

(intransitive, idiomatic) To become completely known, felt, or understood.

Japanese Meaning

（徐々に）完全に理解・実感される / 心に染み込み、意味が浸透する

When she heard the diagnosis, it took a few moments for it to sink in.

診断を聞いたとき、そのことが腑に落ちるまでに数分かかった。

Sense（1）

(intransitive, idiomatic) To become completely known, felt, or understood.

He knows he's been naughty, but it will take a while for it to sink in.

sinks in

（ present singular third-person ）

sinking in

（ participle present ）

sank in

（ past ）

sunk in

（ participle past ）

sunken in

（ participle past ）