In German
Sohn
Meaning: son
Formal or informal? “Sohn” is son. In everyday speech people often say “mein Junge” (my boy) for a young son.
Example sentences
Mein Sohn spielt gern Fußball.
My son likes playing football.
Der Sohn wohnt in Berlin.
The son lives in Berlin.
Ich habe zwei Söhne.
I have two sons.
Grammar note
“Der Sohn” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. The plural is “die Söhne”, with an umlaut on the “o”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Sohn” (son) with “Sonne” (sun) or “Sonntag” (Sunday). They look similar but have different meanings.
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What is the plural of “Sohn”?
“Söhne”, with an umlaut on the “o”.
What is the difference between “Sohn” and “Sonne”?
“Sohn” is son, while “Sonne” is the sun.