der Sonnenstrahl
Translation
sunbeam, ray of sunshine
Examples
Ein Sonnenstrahl fiel durch das Fenster.
A sunbeam came through the window.
Die ersten Sonnenstrahlen weckten mich.
The first sunbeams woke me up.
Grammar Patterns
a sunbeam ((falls)) a sunbeam falls A sunbeam is falling on the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lichtstrahl (ray of light)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'Strahl' (ray, beam). A ray from the sun.
Memory Tips
Imagine a straight 'ray' ('Strahl') of light coming from the 'sun' ('Sonne').