English–German

“sun” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɔnə/

Example

Im Sommer ist die Sonne sehr stark.

In summer, the sun is very intense.

Illustration for Sonne (sun)

How to say “sun” in German

“Sun” in German is Sonne.

A bright star in the sky whose light and warmth reach Earth and mark the daylight hours.

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

Example sentences with Sonne

Bei Sonne mache ich gern einen Spaziergang.

In sunny weather, I like to go for a walk.

Tips for using Sonne

  • Sonne is feminine, so the standard article is die, and the noun is always capitalized in German.

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