German Conversation · Level 37
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German word
Sonnenschein
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɔnənˌʃaɪ̯n/
Meaning
- masculine nounsunshine
Example
Die Wärme des Sonnenscheins ist angenehm.
The warmth of the sunshine is pleasant.
More examples
Bei Sonnenschein gehen wir spazieren.
In the sunshine, we go for a walk.
Core concept
Golden sunlight spreads across the ground and makes exposed objects glow warmly.
Common phrases
bei Sonnenschein
in the sunshine
starker Sonnenschein
bright sunshine
Similar words
Sonnenlicht: Natural light from the sun, especially outdoors.
Licht: General illumination that makes objects visible.
Sonnenstrahl: A narrow ray of sunlight shining down from the sun.
Tageslicht: Natural light during the daytime from the sun and sky.
Definition in German
Sonnenschein bezeichnet das direkte Licht der Sonne, das sichtbar auf Erde oder Gegenstände fällt.
Word origin
The compound combines Sonne with Schein, a noun related to the idea of shining or appearing brightly.
Usage tips
- German commonly uses bei Sonnenschein and im Sonnenschein for conditions or locations with sunshine, while sonnig is the adjective meaning 'sunny'.
Other meanings
- sunlightnoun
Opposites
- Dunkelheitdarknessnoun
- Bewölkungcloud covernoun
Related words
- sonnigsunnyadjective
- Sonnenaufgangsunrisenoun
- Sonnenschutzsun protectionnoun