English–German

“sunbathe” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɔnən/

Example

Ich sonne mich am Strand.

I sunbathe on the beach.

Illustration for sonnen (sunbathe)

How to say “sunbathe” in German

“Sunbathe” in German is sonnen.

A person rests in warm sunlight while the skin gradually takes on a darker tone.

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

Example sentences with sonnen

Am Sonntag sonnt er sich im Garten.

On Sunday, he sunbathes in the garden.

Tips for using sonnen

  • In ordinary use, sonnen is reflexive, as in Ich sonne mich, so the pronoun changes with the subject.

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