German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sun" in German: Sonne
die Sonne
Sun in German is die Sonne, feminine. Sunshine is der Sonnenschein. Enjoying the sun can be Sonne tanken, a playful phrase meaning to soak up sun.
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How to pronounce Sonne
Say it
ZON-uh
/ˈzɔnə/
ZON-uh. Soft s that sounds like z at the start for many speakers, or a light s. Double n. Final e is uh. Stress the first syllable.
"Sun" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Sonne | sun The star / sunlight source. | The star / sunlight source. |
| der Sonnenschein | sunshine Sunny light. | Sunny light. |
| Sonne tanken | to soak up the sun Casual summer phrase. | Casual summer phrase. |
| sonnig | sunny Weather adjective. | Weather adjective. |
How to use Sonne in real life
- 1Park talk
Die Sonne scheint endlich wieder!
The sun is finally shining again!
Scheinen is the verb for shine.
- 2Beach day
Lass uns Sonne tanken!
Let's soak up some sun!
Playful and common.
- 3Warning a friend
Die Sonne ist stark. Nimm Creme mit.
The sun is strong. Take cream with you.
Sonnencreme is sunscreen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Sonne
Incorrect: der Sonne
Correct: die Sonne
Sonne is feminine: die Sonne.
Incorrect: Die Sonne is scheinen.
Correct: Die Sonne scheint.
Conjugate scheinen: sie scheint.
Good to know
After grey winter weeks, Sonne becomes instant small talk. Beer gardens and Balcony mornings fill up as soon as the Sonne stays out. Sunscreen is Sonnencreme or Sonnenschutz.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a café table outside
ChatPal
Soll ich den Platz in der Sonne nehmen?
Should I take the seat in the sun?
You
Ja, ich mag die Sonne heute.
Yes, I like the sun today.
ChatPal
Ich auch. Die Sonne macht gute Laune.
Me too. The sun puts me in a good mood.
You
Stimmt. Ohne Sonne wäre es kühl.
True. Without sun it would be cool.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sun" in German
Is Sonne feminine?
Yes: die Sonne. Many beginners expect masculine from English patterns, but German differs.
How do you say the sun is shining?
Die Sonne scheint.
What does Sonne tanken mean?
To soak up sunshine, like charging your batteries in the sun.
How do you say sunny?
Sonnig: Heute ist es sonnig.
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