German Conversation · Level 5
89 words
German word
Honig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhoːnɪç/
Meaning
- masculine nounhoney
Example
Ich rühre den Honig in den Tee.
I stir the honey into the tea.
More examples
Im Supermarkt kaufe ich ein Glas Honig.
At the supermarket, I buy a jar of honey.
Core concept
Golden sweetness clings to a spoon before falling in a slow, glossy thread.
Common phrases
ein Teelöffel Honig
a teaspoon of honey
ein Glas Honig
a jar of honey
Brot mit Honig
bread with honey
Similar words
Zucker: White granules used to sweeten drinks and food.
Sirup: A thick, sweet liquid added to drinks and desserts.
Definition in German
Süße, zähflüssige Substanz, die aus Nektar entsteht und von Bienen im Bienenstock gelagert wird.
Word origin
Honig developed through the Germanic word family from Proto-Germanic *hunangą, which also gave English honey.
Usage tips
- The final g in standard German Honig is usually pronounced like the ch in ich, although regional pronunciation varies.
Related words
- Blütenhonigblossom honeynoun
- Honigglashoney jarnoun