sandstone
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sandstone
A type of rock made of grains of sand cemented together. It is frequently used as a building material for buildings and sculptures.
Die Fassade des Kölner Doms ist größtenteils aus Sandstein gefertigt.
The facade of Cologne Cathedral is made largely of sandstone.
This word is a clear compound of 'der Sand' (sand) and 'der Stein' (stone). So it literally describes a stone that consists of sand.
Viele alte Brücken wurden aus Sandstein gebaut.
Many old bridges were built out of sandstone.
When sandstone is used as the material for something, German uses the preposition 'aus' (from/out of/made of). The typical construction is 'etwas aus Sandstein' (something made of sandstone).
Die Statue ist aus einem einzigen Block Sandstein gehauen.
The statue is carved from a single block of sandstone.
'Sandstein' (sandstone) is often mentioned in connection with architecture and buildings. Typical combinations are 'eine Fassade aus Sandstein' (a sandstone facade), 'eine Mauer aus Sandstein' (a wall made of sandstone), or 'ein Denkmal aus Sandstein' (a monument made of sandstone).
Die alte Stadtmauer aus Sandstein wird gerade restauriert.
The old sandstone city wall is currently being restored.
marble
'Marmor' and 'Sandstein' are both natural stones that you can see in buildings and sculptures. That is why they can easily be confused. 'Marmor' is hard, often smoothly polished, and frequently has beautiful veining. It often looks elegant and is used, for example, for statues, floors, or staircases. 'Sandstein' is made of compacted grains of sand and often looks grainier and more matte. It is frequently used for facades, walls, or older buildings. If a stone looks very smooth and shiny, 'Marmor' is more likely to fit. If it looks sandy, grainy, or soft on the surface, 'Sandstein' is more likely to fit.
An der Kirche sieht man noch die alten Mauern aus Sandstein.
You can still see the old sandstone walls on the church.
Die Treppe im alten Hotel ist aus weißem Marmor.
The staircase in the old hotel is made of white marble.