die Sonne
Translation
sun, sunshine
Examples
Die Sonne scheint heute.
The sun is shining today.
Wir genießen die warme Sonne.
We are enjoying the warm sun.
Grammar Patterns
((the sun)) + verb The sun shines. Die Sonne scheint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Gestirn (star/celestial body); Antonyms: der Mond (moon)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'sunna', it shares its origin with the English word 'sun'.
Memory Tips
Unlike English, German nouns have genders. 'Die Sonne' is feminine. Think of the sun as a motherly, life-giving force.