NOUN

derSonnenschein/ˈzɔnənˌʃaɪ̯n/sunshine

Sonnenschein is a German noun that means sunshine. It is pronounced /ˈzɔnənˌʃaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.bright sunlight or the light of the sun(weather)

a.the visible light from the sun, especially when it is pleasant

Heute gibt es viel Sonnenschein und blauen Himmel.—Today there is lots of sunshine and a blue sky.

b.a period or day when the sun is shining

Wir genießen den Sonnenschein im Park.—We are enjoying the sunshine in the park.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sonnenschein—
Genitivedes Sonnenscheins—
Dativedem Sonnenschein—
Accusativeden Sonnenschein—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sonnenschein" mean in English?
"Sonnenschein" means sunshine. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sonnenschein"?
"Sonnenschein" is pronounced /ˈzɔnənˌʃaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sonnenschein" der, die, or das?
"Sonnenschein" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Sonnenschein"?
"Sonnenschein" is a noun in German.

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