besanden
Translation
to sand, to cover with sand
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
Composed of the prefix be- (to apply to) and Sand (sand). The literal meaning is 'to cover something with sand'.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'be-ing' a surface with 'Sand' to make it less slippery.