der Sohn
son
A male child in relation to his parents.
EXAMPLE
Der Sohn meiner Nachbarin studiert jetzt in einer anderen Stadt.
My neighbor's son is now studying in another city.
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Meanings
der Sohn
son
In a figurative or religious sense, a male descendant, follower, or important male figure.
EXAMPLE
Im Christentum wird Jesus als der Sohn Gottes verehrt.
In Christianity, Jesus is worshipped as the Son of God.
der Sohn
son
A man who is regarded as a typical representative of his country, city, or era.
EXAMPLE
Goethe gilt als einer der größten Söhne der Stadt Frankfurt.
Goethe is considered one of the greatest sons of the city of Frankfurt.
Usage tips
Sentence structure and genitive
To express belonging, you can use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from). In spoken German, 'der Sohn von [person]' (the son of [person]) is very common.
EXAMPLE
Das ist Peters Sohn.
That is Peter's son.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives that describe the order or number of sons are 'ältester Sohn' (oldest son), 'jüngster Sohn' (youngest son), and 'einziger Sohn' (only son).
EXAMPLE
Ihr ältester Sohn arbeitet als Arzt.
Her oldest son works as a doctor.
Fixed expression
The phrase 'Sohn der Stadt' (son of the city) or 'Sohn des Landes' (son of the country) is often used for famous men who were born in a particular place or were active there. It has an honorable and often historical character.
EXAMPLE
Albert Einstein wird oft als berühmter Sohn der Stadt Ulm bezeichnet.
Albert Einstein is often described as a famous son of the city of Ulm.
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