🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

sonnig

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈzɔ.nɪç

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sunny/ˈsʌni/
adjectiveCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Wetter war sonnig, ideal für einen Tag am Strand."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by bright sunlight; clear and bright.

    "The weather was sunny, perfect for a day at the beach."
  2. 2

    Cheerful and optimistic in disposition.

    "She has a sunny personality that brightens everyone's day."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'sunny' originates from the Old English 'sunne', which means 'sun'. It evolved through Middle English as 'sunnie', reflecting the brightness and warmth associated with sunlight. The term has maintained its meaning over centuries, emphasizing a cheerful and bright disposition.

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