English–German

“honey” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːnɪç/

Example

Ich rühre den Honig in den Tee.

I stir the honey into the tea.

Illustration for Honig (honey)

How to say “honey” in German

“Honey” in German is Honig.

Golden sweetness clings to a spoon before falling in a slow, glossy thread.

Full entry for Honig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Honig

Im Supermarkt kaufe ich ein Glas Honig.

At the supermarket, I buy a jar of honey.

Tips for using Honig

  • The final g in standard German Honig is usually pronounced like the ch in ich, although regional pronunciation varies.

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