sandig
sandy
Containing a lot of sand or covered with sand.
EXAMPLE
Der Weg zum Strand war sehr sandig und schwer zu begehen.
The path to the beach was very sandy and difficult to walk on.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective is formed from the noun 'der Sand' (sand) and the ending '-ig'. This ending is attached to many nouns to form an adjective meaning 'full of' or 'having the characteristics of'.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Tag am Meer waren meine Haare ganz sandig.
After the day by the sea, my hair was completely sandy.
Typical collocations
'Sandig' often describes surfaces or ground. Typical combinations are 'ein sandiger Strand' (a sandy beach), 'ein sandiger Weg' (a sandy path), or 'sandiger Boden' (sandy soil).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem sandigen Boden wachsen nur wenige Pflanzen.
Only a few plants grow in the sandy soil.
Use for texture
The word can also describe the texture of food when it feels as if there were sand in it. This is usually meant negatively.
EXAMPLE
Der Salat war nicht gut gewaschen und schmeckte sandig.
The salad had not been washed well and tasted sandy.
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