Definition

Sun. The star at the centre of the solar system, which provides light and heat to Earth.

Conjugation / Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedie Sonnedie Sonnen
Accusativedie Sonnedie Sonnen
Dativeder Sonneden Sonnen
Genitiveder Sonneder Sonnen

Examples

  • Die Sonne scheint heute. — The sun is shining today.
  • Ich sitze gerne in der Sonne. — I like sitting in the sun.
  • Die Sonne geht um sechs Uhr auf. — The sun rises at six o’clock.

Notes

Feminine noun. Plural (die Sonnen) is rare in everyday usage, mostly used in astronomy. Common phrases: die Sonne scheint (the sun shines), in der Sonne liegen (to lie in the sun).