strand
common gender
The Swedish word for beach is strand. Wiktionary also lists sandstrand.
Meaning: sandy shore (noun)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | Note |
|---|---|
| sandstrand | common gender |
| strand | common gender |
The term refers to a sandy shore. While strand can mean a sandy beach, it is the general term for any shore or coastline.
Which one should you use?
strand is the general term for any shore or coastline. If you want to specifically emphasize that the beach is made of sand, you can use sandstrand.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a common-gender noun. Use stranden for the definite form (the beach), stränder for the plural (beaches) and strandens for the genitive form (the beach's). The related verb stranda means to run something aground on a beach.
Did you know?
- In Sweden, the Allemansrätten or 'right of public access' generally allows anyone to walk and enjoy the strand, even if the land is privately owned.
- The Swedish word strand is a direct relative of the English word 'strand', which in older English meant a shore or beach rather than a piece of string.
- Unlike in some English-speaking cultures where the beach is for sunbathing, many Swedes treat the strand as a place for 'dopp', a quick, refreshing plunge into cold water.
Examples in context
- Vi gick till stranden.We went to the beach.This sentence is useful for saying you went to the strand.Tatoeba #2886156 by Davellan, translation #2769836 by CK
- Jag ska till stranden.I'll go to the beach.This sentence is useful for saying you are going to the strand.Tatoeba #5891007 by herrsilen, translation #2635287 by CK
- Tom bor nära stranden.Tom lives near the beach.This sentence is useful for describing someone living near the strand.Tatoeba #9984462 by morbrorper, translation #3419862 by CK
- Vi ska till stranden imorgonWe are going to the beach tomorrow
- Det finns en fin badstrand i närhetenThere is a nice bathing beach nearby
- Staden har flera fantastiska badplatser att välja mellanThe city has several fantastic bathing spots to choose from
- Vi träffas vid strandenLet's meet at the beach
- Låt oss gå till badeplatsen och njuta av solenLet's go to the beach and enjoy the sun
- Ska vi gå till badet?Shall we go to the beach?
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are planning their weekend trip.
- EmmaSka vi åka till stranden imorgon?Shall we go to the beach tomorrow?
- LucasJa, det låter som en jättebra idé.Yes, that sounds like a great idea.
- EmmaJag tar med mig en filt till stranden.I will bring a blanket to the beach.
- LucasPerfekt, jag tar med solkrämen.Perfect, I'll bring the sunscreen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beach” translations and entries sandstrand, strand, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sandstrand, strand, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
