Definition
Sun. The star at the centre of the solar system, which provides light and heat to Earth.
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sonne | die Sonnen |
| Accusative | die Sonne | die Sonnen |
| Dative | der Sonne | den Sonnen |
| Genitive | der Sonne | der 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).