German Conversation · Level 13
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German word
sonnig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɔnɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivesunny
Example
Der sonnige Tag begann früh.
The sunny day started early.
More examples
Ihr Lächeln ist sonnig.
Her smile is cheerful.
Core concept
Sunlight makes a landscape visibly bright and pleasant, and the same brightness colors a person's attitude.
Common phrases
sonniges Gemüt
cheerful disposition
sonnige Terrasse
sunny terrace
sonnige Fensterbank
sunlit windowsill
Similar words
klar: Without clouds or haze, allowing things to be seen distinctly.
heiter: Bright and peaceful, especially when describing the sky or weather.
warm: Having a pleasantly high temperature.
strahlend: Shining with strong light and striking brilliance.
Definition in German
Mit Sonnenschein verbunden, beschreibt das Wetter, die Lage von Orten oder bildhaft die Haltung einer Person.
Word origin
Sonnig is a transparent derivative of Sonne plus -ig, so its basic sense is having the quality or effect of the sun.
Usage tips
- The attributive form changes with the noun, so the example uses sonnige before der Tag, while the predicate form remains sonnig.
Other meanings
- sunlitadjective
- cheerfuladjective
Related words
- Sonnenscheinsunlightnoun
- sonnenklarclear as dayadjective
- sonnenbadensunbatheverb