Strand
/ʃtʁant/masculine
The German word for beach is Strand.
Strand is a masculine noun used to describe a sandy or pebbly shore. It is distinct from the more general term for a shoreline or riverbank, which is Ufer.
Meaning: sandy shore (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Strand specifically refers to a beach, the word Ufer is used for a more general shoreline or a riverbank.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Along the North Sea coast, people use Strand to refer to beaches.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Strand is Strände. When you want to say you are at the beach, you use the contraction am Strand, which stands for an dem Strand.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃtʁant/
Did you know?
- The iconic Strandkorb is a specialized hooded wicker chair designed specifically for the windy conditions of German beaches.
- The English word 'strand' is a direct cognate of Strand, though the English version has evolved to primarily mean being 'stranded'.
- In the North Sea, the word Watt describes the vast, muddy plains that appear when the tide goes out, a landscape quite different from a typical sandy Strand.
Examples in context
- Wo ist der Strand?Where is the beach?This example is useful for asking for the location of the Strand.Tatoeba #4065613 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3184125 by sabretou
- Tom ist am Strand.Tom is at the beach.This example shows how to use the phrase am Strand to indicate someone is at the beach.Tatoeba #10097616 by wolfgangth, translation #6841558 by CK
- Ich mag den Strand.I like the beach.This example demonstrates how to express a preference for the Strand.Tatoeba #7451779 by Yorwba, translation #2377473 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo ist der nächste Strand?Excuse me, where is the nearest beach?
- Wo befindet sich der nächste Ostseestrand?Where is the nearest Baltic Sea beach?
- Gibt es schöne Strände auf Norderney?Are there beautiful beaches on Norderney?
- 522 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a trip to the coast.
- LauraGehen wir heute an den Strand?Are we going to the beach today?
- JulianJa, der Strand ist sehr schön.Yes, the beach is very beautiful.
- LauraNimmst du einen Sonnenschirm mit?Are you bringing a parasol?
- JulianJa, ich packe ihn in die Tasche.Yes, I am packing it in the bag.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beach” translations and entries Strand, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
