NOUN
Sonne/ˈzɔnə/sun; sunshine
Sonne is a German noun that means sun or sunshine. It is pronounced /ˈzɔnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sonnen".
Definitions
1.the star at the center of our solar system; sunlight or sunshine(astronomy/nature)
a.the Sun as the central star of the solar system
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und im Westen unter.—The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
b.sunlight or sunshine in general
Heute scheint die Sonne den ganzen Tag.—The sun is shining all day today.
2.something that brings joy, warmth, or life(figurative/literary)
a.a person or thing that brings happiness
Meine Tochter ist die Sonne meines Lebens.—My daughter is the light of my life.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sonne | die Sonnen |
| Genitive | der Sonne | der Sonnen |
| Dative | der Sonne | den Sonnen |
| Accusative | die Sonne | die Sonnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sonne" mean in English?
- "Sonne" means sun or sunshine. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sonne"?
- "Sonne" is pronounced /ˈzɔnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sonne" der, die, or das?
- "Sonne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Sonne"?
- The plural of "Sonne" is "Sonnen".
- What part of speech is "Sonne"?
- "Sonne" is a noun in German.
