Category: Nature & EnvironmentPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Sol
/Sol/Roman
English meaning: Sun
Definition
The star that gives Earth light and warmth.
Example
“Solen skinner i dag.”
In English: “The sun is shining today.”
Another example: “Solen skinner fra en skyfri himmel.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'sun', used both literally and figuratively (and as an affectionate name). Note the soft-d makes it a near-homophone of 'søn' (son). Plural 'sole'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Sol' comes from the Proto-Germanic word '*sunnō', which means sun, indicating its deep-rooted significance across many Germanic languages, including Danish.
Common Collocations
- solen skinner
- i solen
- solen står op
- stærk sol
- nyde solen
Word Forms
en sol, solen, sole, solene
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