This is the 3790th most frequent German word.
sand
Sand: Fine granular material composed of rock and mineral particles.
In this sentence, the word "Sand" is used as a noun referring to the granular material covering the beach.
Der Sand am Strand ist sehr weich.
The sand at the beach is very soft.
Here, "Sandkörner" is derived from "Sand" to describe particles as components of sand.
Die Sandkörner funkeln in der Sonne.
The grains of sand sparkle in the sun.
In this example, "Sand" is utilized in a functional context, illustrating its role in construction materials.