Sandmann

derNoun

sandman (folklore figure who brings sleep)

English translations

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    sandman

Word details

German meaning
Eine fiktive Figur, die Kindern Sand in die Augen streut, damit sie einschlafen.
English meaning
Sandman
Synonym
None
German example
Der Sandmann kommt und bringt dir süße Träume.
English example
The Sandman is coming to bring you sweet dreams.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Sandmann
Plural Form
die Sandmänner

Example sentences with “Sandmann”

  1. Der Sandmann kommt heute Abend zu den Kindern. (The sandman is coming to the children tonight.)

Frequently asked questions

Who is the 'Sandmann' in German TV?

The 'Sandmännchen' (little sandman) is a famous East German stop-motion character that has been a bedtime TV staple for children since 1959.