der Sandstein
Translation
sandstone
Examples
Die alte Kirche wurde aus Sandstein gebaut.
The old church was built from sandstone.
Sandstein ist ein poröses Gestein.
Sandstone is a porous rock.
Grammar Patterns
to be built from ((sth.)) The facade is built from sandstone.
Similar Words
Kalkstein (limestone), Granit (granite), Marmor (marble)
Etymology
A compound of 'Sand' (sand) and 'Stein' (stone).
Memory Tips
Literally 'sand-stone'. Imagine a stone that looks like it's made of compressed sand.