der Sandkran
Translation
sand crane, grab crane
Examples
Der Sandkran lädt Sand auf den LKW.
The sand crane is loading sand onto the truck.
Am Hafen steht ein großer Sandkran.
A large sand crane stands at the harbour.
Grammar Patterns
the sand crane + verb The sand crane lifts the sand.
Similar Words
Bagger (excavator), Greifer (grabber)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Sand' (sand) and 'Kran' (crane).
Memory Tips
Visualize a large crane scooping up sand on a beach.