German · Family & People
Sohn
Son
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male child.
Example
Mein Sohn ist fünf Jahre alt.
My son is five years old.
Etymology
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.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sohn' is commonly used in both spoken and written German, prevalent in all registers. It is used across German-speaking regions without significant regional variation and carries familial connotations, often appearing in discussions of heritage and lineage.