Sohn
English meaning: Son
Definition
A male child.
Example
“Mein Sohn ist fünf Jahre alt.”
In English: “My son is five years old.”
Another example: “Ihr Sohn spielt in der Schulmannschaft Fußball.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common noun meaning 'son'; used literally and in set phrases ('der verlorene Sohn'). Everyday register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'Sohn' originates from the Old High German 'sunu', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*sunuz' and ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European '*su̯enos', meaning offspring or son.
Common Collocations
- mein ältester Sohn
- der jüngste Sohn
- Vater und Sohn
- der verlorene Sohn
- einen Sohn bekommen
Word Forms
der Sohn, Gen. des Sohnes (-s), Pl. die Söhne (Umlaut)
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Literary Heritage
“Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh, in allen Wipfeln spürest du kaum einen Hauch”
“Over all the summits is peace; in all the treetops you feel barely a breath of wind.”
“Alle Menschen werden Brüder, wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.”
“All men become brothers where your gentle wing rests — where joy dwells, humanity is united.”
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