No. 3,882 in German
strand
"Strand" in German means "beach" in English.
In a sentence
Wir gehen morgen an den Strand.
We are going to the beach tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'Strand' refers to the location, specifically the beach, which is common in German for describing sandy shores by the sea or a lake.
Die Katze hat einen Strand von Fäden auf dem Boden gesammelt.
The cat has collected a strand of threads on the floor.
The word 'Strand' here is used metaphorically to describe a string or thread, showcasing its versatility in German, although its primary meaning is 'beach'.
Am Strand des Sees war es sehr ruhig.
At the shore of the lake, it was very calm.
Here, 'Strand' is specifying the area by the lake where one would typically find sand or pebble formations, related again to its primary meaning of a 'beach' or 'shore.'
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