English–German

“son” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zoːn/

Example

Ich habe zwei Söhne.

I have two sons.

Illustration for Sohn (son)

How to say “son” in German

“Son” in German is Sohn.

A family branch leading from a parent to a male offspring, whether the offspring is young or grown.

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

Example sentences with Sohn

Mein Sohn geht jetzt zur Schule.

My son is going to school now.

Tips for using Sohn

  • Sohn is masculine: the plural is Söhne, with an umlaut marking the vowel change.

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