No. 3,790 in German
sand
Sand: Fine granular material composed of rock and mineral particles.
In a sentence
Der Sand am Strand ist sehr weich.
The sand at the beach is very soft.
In this sentence, the word "Sand" is used as a noun referring to the granular material covering the beach.
Die Sandkörner funkeln in der Sonne.
The grains of sand sparkle in the sun.
Here, "Sandkörner" is derived from "Sand" to describe particles as components of sand.
Ohne Sand, rutscht das Fundament auseinander.
Without sand, the foundation slides apart.
In this example, "Sand" is utilized in a functional context, illustrating its role in construction materials.
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