In German

Strand

Meaning: beach

Example sentences

  • WirgehenheutezumStrand.

    We're going to the beach today.

  • DerStrandwarvollerTouristen.

    The beach was full of tourists.

Grammar note

“Der Strand” is masculine. “To the beach” uses the directional “zum Strand” (zu + dem), while “at the beach” is “am Strand” (an + dem).

Common mistake

Don't say “zu Strand” — German always contracts “zu dem” to “zum” before a masculine or neuter noun like “Strand”.

Quick check

Which German word means “beach”?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between “zum Strand” and “am Strand”?

“Zum Strand” is going there (direction); “am Strand” is being there (location).

Is “Strand” masculine, feminine or neuter?

Masculine: “der Strand”.