In German
G
Meaning: the letter G, pronounced "gay"
Example sentences
GwieGarten.
G as in Garten (garden).
DerGartenistschön.
The garden is beautiful.
Grammar note
German “G” is named “gay” and usually sounds like English hard “g” (as in “go”). At the end of some words it softens toward a “k” sound, or, after “i”, toward the “ch” sound in “ich”.
Common mistake
Don't expect “G” to always sound like “go” — in “-ig” endings (like “windig”, windy), it's often pronounced like the soft “ch” in “ich”, not a hard “g”.
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Does German “G” always sound hard?
Mostly, but “-ig” word endings often soften it toward a “ch” sound.
What word is used to demonstrate “G”?
“Garten” (garden).