Sandstein
derNounsandstone
English translations
- 01
sandstone
Word details
- German meaning
- Sandstein ist ein Sedimentgestein, das hauptsächlich aus Sandkörnern besteht.
- English meaning
- Sandstone
- Synonym
- Arenit
- German example
- Viele alte Gebäude sind aus Sandstein gebaut.
- English example
- Many old buildings are built of sandstone.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Sandstein
- Plural Form
- die Sandsteine
Related words
- darunterliegend
Underlying means that something lies beneath or is situated below something else.
- Sedimentgestein
Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation and cementation of sediments such as sand, clay, or organic materials.
- Quarzit
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock composed mainly of quartz, formed by the alteration of sandstone under high pressure and temperature.
- Grobkörnigkeit
Coarseness describes the texture of a material consisting of large, clearly visible grains or particles.
- Konkretion
Concretion
- Gestein
rock
Example sentences with “Sandstein”
Das Haus ist aus Sandstein gebaut. (The house is built of sandstone.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Sandstein?
The plural is 'die Sandsteine'. It is a masculine noun (der).