sandy
Covered with sandCovered with sand.
» Several children are playing on the sandy beach.
Meaning
5 sensesCovered with sand.
sandig
песо́чныйpesóčnyj, песча́ныйpesčányj
піща́нийpiščányj
Sprinkled with sand.
Containing sand.
Some plants grow best in sandy soil.
песо́чныйpesóčnyj, песча́ныйpesčányj
resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
Like sand, especially in texture.
песо́чныйpesóčnyj, песча́ныйpesčányj
піща́нийpiščányj
Having the colour of sand.
sandfarben
песо́чныйpesóčnyj
піща́нийpiščányj
Examples
41 sentencesSeveral children are playing on the sandy beach.
This area is famous for its sandy beaches.
deDiese Gegend ist berühmt für ihre Sandstrände.
Tom sat down next to Mary on the sandy beach.
deTom nahm neben Maria auf dem Sandstrand Platz.
Algeria has miles of sandy beaches.
These strawberry tree fruits taste sandy.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English sandi, sondy, sandiȝ, from Old English sandiġ (“sandy”), equivalent toFrom Middle English sandi, sondy, sandiȝ, from Old English sandiġ (“sandy”), equivalent to sand + -y. Cognate with Dutch zandig (“sandy”), German sandig (“sandy”), Swedish sandig (“sandy”).
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Forms
sandier, sandiestSynonyms
3 synonyms- resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas:arenaceoussandlike
- of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown:flaxen
Word family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form