besanden
Translation
to sand, to cover with sand, to grit
Examples
Im Winter muss man glatte Wege besanden.
In winter, you have to sand slippery paths.
Der Wind hat die Terrasse besandet.
The wind has covered the terrace with sand.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sand sth. One must sand the slippery paths.
Similar Words
bestreuen (to sprinkle), bedecken (to cover)
Etymology
From the prefix be- (to apply to) + Sand (sand). It literally means 'to apply sand to something'.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of 'be-ing' something with 'Sand', like sanding an icy road in winter.