gestrandet
Translation
stranded, beached, marooned
Examples
Ein Wal ist am Strand gestrandet.
A whale has beached on the shore.
Wegen des Sturms sind wir hier gestrandet.
We are stranded here because of the storm.
Sein Plan ist leider gestrandet.
Unfortunately, his plan has failed.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) stranded to be stranded The traveler was stranded at the airport.
Similar Words
stecken geblieben (stuck), gescheitert (failed)
Etymology
From 'Strand' (beach). The prefix 'ge-' marks the past participle. Literally means 'beached'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a ship getting stuck on the 'Strand' (beach).