sandig
Translation
sandy
Examples
Wir spazieren am sandigen Ufer.
We are walking on the sandy shore.
Der Boden in dieser Region ist sehr sandig.
The soil in this region is very sandy.
Grammar Patterns
((sandig-)) + Noun Used before a noun. Der sandige Boden ist trocken.
sein + ((sandig)) Used as a predicate. Der Strand ist sandig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grainy; Antonyms: loamy (lehmig), stony (steinig)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Sand' (sand) plus the adjectival suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
If you know 'Sand' (sand), it's easy to remember that adding '-ig' makes it an adjective meaning 'sandy' or 'like sand'.