German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sand" in German: Sand
der Sand
Sand in German is der Sand. Say Der Sand ist heiß or Wir sitzen im Sand. Sandig means sandy.
Beach
Der Sand brennt unter den Füßen.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Sand
Say it
ZAHNT
/zant/
ZAHNT. Long a; final d often sounds like t.
"Sand" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Sand | sand Masculine mass noun. | Masculine mass noun. |
| im Sand | in the sand Beach and playground. | Beach and playground. |
| sandig | sandy Adjective. | Adjective. |
| Sandburg | sandcastle Kids at the beach. | Kids at the beach. |
How to use Sand in real life
- 1Beach
Der Sand brennt unter den Füßen.
The sand is burning underfoot.
Der Sand.
- 2Kids
Die Kinder buddeln im Sand.
The kids are digging in the sand.
Im Sand.
- 3Picnic
Leg die Decke auf den Sand.
Put the blanket on the sand.
Den Sand.
Mistakes English speakers make with Sand
Incorrect: das Sand
Correct: der Sand
Sand is masculine: der Sand.
Incorrect: die Sand
Correct: der Sand
Not feminine — der Sand.
Good to know
North Sea and Baltic beaches have fine Sand that sticks to everything. Showers at beach exits are a summer ritual.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Beach afternoon
ChatPal
Ist der Sand schon warm?
Is the sand warm already?
You
Ja, der Sand ist richtig heiß.
Yes, the sand is really hot.
ChatPal
Dann Schuhe an bis zum Handtuch.
Then shoes on until the towel.
You
Gute Idee. Sonst brennt alles.
Good idea. Otherwise everything burns.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sand" in German
Sand?
Der Sand.
In the sand?
Im Sand.
Sandy?
Sandig.
Gender?
Masculine: der Sand.
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