Der Strand
Example: Wir gehen morgen an den Strand zum Schwimmen.
Definition
"Der Strand" refers to the sandy or pebbly area along the edge of a sea, lake, or river where people often go to relax, swim, or enjoy outdoor activities. It is the natural land bordering a body of water, commonly used for recreation.
Etymology
The word "der Strand" comes from Old High German 'strant,' which means shore or beach. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as English 'strand,' which also refers to the edge of a body of water. Did you know? The English word 'strand' is often used in poetic contexts to evoke a sense of a shoreline.
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"Der Strand" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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