This is the 16572nd most frequent Korean word.
사막의
"Of the desert."
Refers to possession ('of the desert') describing the sand.
사막의 모래는 뜨겁고 건조하다.
The sand of the desert is hot and dry.
Specifies possession ('of the desert') assigning characteristics to the night.
사막의 밤은 춥고 고요하다.
The night in the desert is cold and quiet.
Indicates possession ('of the desert') describing its beauty.