noun
der Strand, ¨-e
beach
Ein Ort mit viel Sand oder kleinen Steinen direkt am Meer, wo Menschen in der Sonne liegen oder baden gehen.
The German word "Strand" is a noun meaning "beach" or "shore".
- It is a simple noun and not a compound word, so there are no smaller words to break it down into.
- The word refers to a sandy or pebbly area beside a body of water like the sea, a lake, or a river.
Similar words:
- Ufer (shore, bank) — more general term, including rocky or grassy edges
- Küste (coast) — refers to the entire coastal area, not just the sandy part
- Seeufer (lake shore) — specifically the shore of a lake
Difference:
- Strand specifically describes sandy or pebble-covered shoreline suited for recreation.
- Ufer and Seeufer are more generic for bodies of water and may lack sandy beach characteristics.
- Küste encompasses larger coastal regions, often in a geographic or political context.
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Examples
Der Hund spielt am Strand.noun
The dog plays on the beach.
Die Kinder bauen am Strand eine Sandburg.noun
The children are building a sandcastle on the beach.
Wie weit ist der Strand von hier?noun
How far is the beach from here?
Die schönsten Strände liegen im Süden.noun
The most beautiful beaches are located in the south.
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