Sanddüne

sand dune

noun ZANT-due-neh Rare

Usage Note

Sanddüne is a mound of wind-blown sand, found on coasts and in deserts. Germany's North Sea and Baltic coasts have extensive Sanddünen; Wanderdüne (migrating dune) is a related term for mobile dunes.

Examples

"Die Kinder kletterten auf die hohen Sanddünen am Strand."

Natural Translation

The children climbed the tall sand dunes on the beach.

Literal Translation

The children climbed on the tall sand-dunes on-the beach.

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