sunflower
die Sonnenblume, die Sonnenblumen
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sunflower
An annual plant with a sturdy stem and a large yellow flower head. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and produces sunflower seeds.
Im Garten wachsen mehrere hohe Sonnenblumen.
Several tall sunflowers are growing in the garden.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sonnenblumen |
| genitive | der Sonnenblume |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Sonnenblume | die Sonnenblumen |
| accusative | die Sonnenblume | die Sonnenblumen |
| dative | der Sonnenblume | den Sonnenblumen |
| genitive | der Sonnenblume | der Sonnenblumen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Sonnenblume' (sunflower) is made up of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'Blume' (flower). The name refers to the large, usually yellow flower head, which looks like a small sun.
Die Sonnenblume steht den ganzen Tag in der Sonne.
The sunflower stands in the sun all day.
When 'Sonnenblume' refers to the plant, it often occurs with verbs such as 'pflanzen' (to plant), 'säen' (to sow), 'anbauen' (to cultivate), or 'wachsen' (to grow). The context then often relates to a garden, a field, or caring for the plant.
Wir haben im Frühling Sonnenblumen im Garten gepflanzt.
We planted sunflowers in the garden in spring.
