German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sunny" in German: sonnig
sonnig
Sunny in German is sonnig. Say Heute ist es sonnig or ein sonniger Tag. You will also hear Die Sonne scheint.
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How to pronounce sonnig
Say it
ZON-ikh
/ˈzɔnɪç/
ZON-ikh. Soft ch at the end like ich.
"Sunny" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sonnig | sunny Weather adjective. | Weather adjective. |
| sonniger Tag | sunny day Adjective ending -er with Tag. | Adjective ending -er with Tag. |
| Die Sonne scheint. | The sun is shining. Common alternative. | Common alternative. |
| Sonnenschein | sunshine Noun. | Noun. |
How to use sonnig in real life
- 1Weather app
Morgen wird es sonnig.
Tomorrow it will be sunny.
Future with wird.
- 2Picnic plan
Endlich ein sonniger Samstag!
Finally a sunny Saturday!
Ending -er before masculine Tag/Samstag.
- 3Balcony chat
Setz dich raus, es ist sonnig.
Sit outside, it's sunny.
Simple es ist sonnig.
Mistakes English speakers make with sonnig
Incorrect: Es ist Sonne.
Correct: Es ist sonnig. / Die Sonne scheint.
Use the adjective sonnig or the verb phrase with scheinen.
Incorrect: ein sonnig Tag
Correct: ein sonniger Tag
Add the adjective ending: sonniger Tag.
Good to know
After gray weeks, a sonniger Tag empties cafes onto sidewalks. Weather small talk is normal, and people plan weekend trips around Sonnenschein more than around temperature alone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outdoor cafe
ChatPal
Es ist so sonnig. Terrasse?
It's so sunny. Terrace?
You
Ja. Endlich mal sonnig und warm.
Yes. Finally sunny and warm.
ChatPal
Ich nehme Sonne und Kaffee.
I'll take sun and coffee.
You
Ich auch. Creme auftragen nicht vergessen.
Me too. Don't forget sunscreen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunny" in German
How do you say it's sunny?
Es ist sonnig. or Die Sonne scheint.
What is Sonnenschein?
Sunshine.
How do you say sunny weather?
Sonniges Wetter.
Is Sonne the same as sonnig?
Sonne is the noun sun; sonnig is the adjective sunny.
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