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How do you say "sand" in German?

der Sand

Noun Masculine

In German, "sand" is der Sand.

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Pronunciation

Say zahnt. The a sounds like English ah, and the d at the end is soft.

Grammar notes

Der Sand is masculine. The plural is die Saende. It refers to loose sand.

Example sentence

Die Kinder spielen im Sand.

The children play in the sand.

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How to remember der Sand

Sand sounds similar to English sand. It is the fine granules on beaches.

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Questions about der Sand

How do you say "sand" in German?

In German, "sand" is der Sand. It is a noun.

Is der Sand masculine or feminine?

Der Sand is masculine. The plural is die Saende. It refers to loose sand.

How is der Sand used in a sentence?

Use der Sand as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Kinder spielen im Sand. (The children play in the sand.).

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