sandig
[ˈzandɪç]
The English word sandy is translated into German as sandig.
sandig is an adjective used to describe something that contains sand.
Meaning: containing sand (adj)
Did you know?
- While 'sandig' describes physical texture, a German speaker might use the term sandig metaphorically to describe a gritty or unpleasant sensation in one's eyes.
- In certain German dialects, the pronunciation of the '-ig' suffix in words like sandig might sound more like a 'ich' sound rather than a hard 'ig'.
- In German, the word for sand, Sand, is capitalized because all nouns must be capitalized, unlike the English 'sand'.
Examples in context
- Hier soll bald Mais wachsen, aber die Böden sind sehr trocken und sandig.Maize is soon to be grown here, but the soil is very dry and sandy.This sentence illustrates using sandig to describe dry soil.Tatoeba #8831632 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #13433372 by sundown
- Ysop, Rosmarin und Salbei sind im Süden Europas heimisch, und die beiden ersteren schätzen einen leichten, sandigen Boden und nicht zu viel Sonne.Hyssop, Rosemary, and Sage are natives of the south of Europe, and the two first appreciate a light, sandy soil, and not too much sun.This sentence shows how sandig describes the soil preferences of certain plants.Tatoeba #13029418 by Yorwba, translation #10841926 by Cangarejo
- Der Pfad zum See ist sehr sandig.The path to the lake is very sandy.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are walking near a lake.
- HannahPass auf, der Boden hier ist sehr sandig.Watch out, the ground here is very sandy.
- JulianStimmt, meine Schuhe werden schon ganz dreckig.True, my shoes are already getting quite dirty.
- HannahSollen wir lieber auf dem Gras gehen?Should we walk on the grass instead?
- JulianJa, das ist sicher bequemer für uns.Yes, that will certainly be more comfortable for us.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sandig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
