Is it der, die or das Sohn?
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Sohn
The correct article in German of Sohn is der. So it is der Sohn! (nominative case)
The word Sohn is masculine, therefore the correct article is der.
German declension of Sohn?
How does the declension of Sohn work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Sohn | die Söhne |
| Genitive | des Sohns des Sohnes | der Söhne |
| Dative | dem Sohn dem Sohne | den Söhnen |
| Akkusative | den Sohn | die Söhne |
What is the meaning of Sohn in German?
Sohn is defined as:
[1] male, direct descendant
[1] männlicher, direkter NachkommeHow to use Sohn in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Sohn with translations in English.
[1] In Dynastien sind oft nur die Söhne erbberechtigt.
[1] In dynasties, often only the sons are entitled to inheritance[1] „Ein Müller hatte drei Söhne, seine Mühle, einen Esel und einen Kater. Die Söhne mussten mahlen, der Esel Getreide holen und Mehl forttragen und die Katze die Mäuse wegfangen.“[2]
[1] “A miller had three sons, his mill, a donkey and a tomcat. The sons had to grind, the donkey fetched grain and carried away flour and the cat caught the mice.” [2][1] „Einmal bat die Gräfin ihren Sohn zu sich und teilte ihm mit, dass sie einen auf zweitausend Rubel lautenden Wechsel von Anna Michailowna hätte.“[3]
[1] "Once the countess asked her son to come and tell him that she had a bill of exchange from Anna Mikhailovna in two thousand rubles." [3]
