Sand
sand
Sand in German is the same as sand in English, referring to the small grains of rocks or minerals. It is used in various contexts, such as at the beach, in sandboxes, or as a component in construction materials. It can also be used metaphorically, such as in the phrase 'the sands of time', which refers to the passage of time.
Example sentences using: Sand
Der Sand ist in meiner Sandale.
The sand is in my sandal.
This sentence describes a common experience of having sand in one's shoe or sandal, often after visiting a beach or sandy area.
Wir sollten den Sand aus der Tasche schütteln.
We should shake the sand out of the bag.
Here, the speaker is advising to remove the sand from a bag, probably after a visit to a beach or a sandy environment.
Diese Skulptur ist aus Sand gemacht.
This sculpture is made of sand.
This sentence is referring to a sand sculpture, an ephemeral form of art made out of sand usually found on beaches.