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sonny in German

sonny in German is Söhnchen, Freundchen, Kleiner — sonny means an informal, friendly way of addressing a young boy.

sonny in German

Söhnchen
noun
(dated) A familiar form of address for a boy. [1833]
Freundchen
noun
(dated) A familiar form of address for a boy. [1833]
Kleiner
noun
(dated) A familiar form of address for a boy. [1833]
mein Junge
noun
(dated) A familiar form of address for a boy. [1833]
Freundchen
noun
(colloquial, dated, pejorative) Form of address to a boy or man, to express contempt, warning etc. [1852]

What does "sonny" mean?

  1. noun An informal, friendly way of addressing a young boy.
    ""Watch your step, sonny," the old man said with a smile."
  2. noun A way of addressing a boy or man that carries a note of contempt or warning rather than warmth.
    ""Don't try that again, sonny," the officer warned."

sonny in a sentence

  • "Watch your step, sonny," the old man said with a smile.
  • "Don't try that again, sonny," the officer warned.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sonny" in German?

"sonny" in German is Söhnchen, Freundchen, Kleiner. sonny means: An informal, friendly way of addressing a young boy.

How do you use "sonny" in a sentence?

Example: ""Watch your step, sonny," the old man said with a smile." In German, "sonny" is Söhnchen, Freundchen, Kleiner.

Are there other ways to say "sonny" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sonny": Söhnchen, Freundchen, Kleiner, mein Junge.

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