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How do you say "honey" in German?

der Honig

Noun Masculine

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.

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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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