In German
Y
Meaning: the letter Y, pronounced "üpsilon"
Example sentences
YwieYoga.
Y as in Yoga.
Yogamachtruhig.
Yoga is calming.
Grammar note
German “Y” is named “üpsilon”. It's rare, appearing mostly in Greek-origin words (like “Physik”, physics) where it sounds like the German “ü”, or in modern loanwords (like “Yoga”) where it keeps a “y” consonant sound.
Common mistake
Don't assume “Y” always sounds the same — in older, Greek-origin words it's a vowel close to “ü”, while in modern loanwords like “Yoga” it's a consonant “y” sound.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Does German “Y” have one fixed sound?
No — in Greek-origin words it's close to “ü”; in modern loanwords it's a consonant “y”.
What word is used to demonstrate “Y”?
“Yoga”.