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Wastafel
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Definition
Wash basin or sink fixture — a porcelain, stainless steel, or composite fixture used for washing hands, dishes, and laundry. Wastafel is connected to both hot and cold water supply and to a drain system. Kitchen wastafel are typically larger and deeper than bathroom wash basins.
Example
An Indonesian bathroom wastafel is a simple porcelain bowl wall-mounted on a stainless steel frame, with a single-lever faucet mixing hot and cold water — draining to the septic system via pipa-pvc.