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How do you say "honey" in German?
der Honig
In German, "honey" is der Honig.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced HO-nig. The 'o' sounds like in English go, stress the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Honig). Plural is Honige. Made by bees.
Example sentence
Der Honig ist süß.
The honey is sweet.
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How to remember der Honig
Honig is honey. Sweet golden liquid from beehives.
Related words
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Questions about der Honig
How do you say "honey" in German?
In German, "honey" is der Honig. It is a noun.
Is der Honig masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Honig). Plural is Honige. Made by bees.
How is der Honig used in a sentence?
Use der Honig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Honig ist süß. (The honey is sweet.).
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