Sonnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sonnen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to sunbathe", "to sun oneself" or "to bask". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Sonnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: sonnen
  • Simple past: sonnte
  • Participle: gesonnt

See full conjugation of sonnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Sonne
  • Plural: die Sonnen

Meanings of "Sonnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To expose oneself to the sun for tanning or warmth"

"Sonnen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Im Sommer gehe ich oft an den Strand, um mich zu sonnen.In summer, I often go to the beach to sunbathe.
  2. Er liebt es, sich im Garten zu sonnen.He loves to sunbathe in the garden.
  3. Wir haben uns den ganzen Nachmittag auf der Terrasse gesonnt.We sunbathed on the terrace all afternoon.

2.) "Plural of 'Sonne', referring to multiple stars similar to our sun"

"Sonnen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In der Galaxie gibt es viele Sonnen.There are many suns in the galaxy.
  2. Die Sonnen am Himmel leuchten hell.The suns in the sky shine brightly.
  3. Astronomen studieren verschiedene Sonnen im Universum.Astronomers study various suns in the universe.
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