The beach in German
- der Strand the beach
- der Sand the sand
- die Sonne the sun
- das Meer the sea / the ocean
- die Welle the wave
- die Muschel the seashell
- die Brandung the surf
- die Küste the coast
- die Gezeiten the tides
- der Sonnenuntergang the sunset
- die Sonnencreme the sunscreen
- die Sonnenbrille the sunglasses
- der Badeanzug the swimsuit
- die Schwimmbrille the goggles
- das Handtuch the towel
- der Sonnenschirm the beach umbrella
- der Liegestuhl the beach chair
- der Strandball the beach ball
- die Strandtasche the beach bag
- die Düne the dune
- die Flut the flood / high tide
- die Ebbe the ebb / low tide
- der Strandkorb the beach basket
- die Strandpromenade the boardwalk
- der Küstenabschnitt the coastline
- das Ufer the shore / bank
- das Seegras the seaweed
- die Bucht the bay
- die Unterströmung the undertow
- der Leuchtturm the lighthouse
- das Fischernetz the fishing net
- der Bademeister the lifeguard
- die Strandparty the beach party
- das Strandvolleyball the beach volleyball
- das Windsurfen the windsurfing
- das Kitesurfen the kitesurfing
- das Strandcafé the beach café
- der Strandkleid the beach dress
- der Sonnenhut the sun hat
- der Sonnenschutz the sun protection
- der Sonnenbrand the sunburn
- die Strandmuschel the beach shelter
- das Gezeitenbuch the tide timetable
- das Strandhandtuch the beach towel
- der Strandkiosk the beach kiosk
- die Strandbar the beach bar
- das Sandspielzeug the beach toys
- das Strandspiel the beach game
- das Strandhotel the beach hotel
- die Strandvilla the beach villa
- die Strandliege the beach lounger
- der Strandurlaub the beach vacation
- das Strandresort the beach resort
- die Strandparty the beach party
- die Strandpromenade the beach promenade
- das Strandrestaurant the beach restaurant
- das Strandcafé the beach café
- die Strandtoilette the beach restroom
- die Stranddusche the beach shower
- der Strandweg the beach path
- die Strandkleidung the beachwear
- der Strandsonnenuntergang the beach sunset
- die Strandhütte the beach hut
- der Strandspaziergang the beach walk
- das Strandspielzeug the beach toys
- der Strandschirm the beach umbrella
- das Strandvolleyballfeld the beach volleyball court
- der Strandcafé the beach café
- die Strandmusik the beach music
- die Strandbrise the sea breeze
- der Strandvolleyball the beach volleyball
- die Strandschirm the beach umbrella
- das Strandspielzeug the beach toys
- die Strandmuschel the beach shelter
German Beach Vocabulary
Germany offers a diverse coastal experience, from the serene Baltic shores to the dynamic North Sea beaches. Mastering essential German beach vocabulary with correct pronunciation enhances your ability to engage with locals and fully enjoy your seaside adventures.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Germany's beaches with the right words and pronunciation. Speaking German at the beach not only enriches your cultural experience but also allows you to connect more deeply with the coastal environment. This guide provides essential German beach vocabulary accompanied by phonetic pronunciation to help you navigate conversations and activities on the sand and by the sea.
German Beach Vocabulary with Pronunciation
Here's a list of key German beach words and phrases along with their pronunciation:
German Vocabulary |
English Translation |
Pronunciation |
Der Strand |
Beach |
/deːɐ ʃtʁant/ |
Das Meer / Die See |
Sea |
/das meːɐ, diː zeː/ |
Der Ozean |
Ocean |
/deːɐ oˈtseːan/ |
Der Sand |
Sand |
/deːɐ zant/ |
Die Wellen |
Waves |
/diː ˈvɛlən/ |
Die Küste |
Coast |
/diː ˈkʏstə/ |
Die Brandung |
Surf |
/diː ˈbʁandʊŋ/ |
Die Gezeiten |
Tides |
/diː ɡəˈtsaɪtn̩/ |
Die Sonne |
Sun |
/diː ˈzɔnə/ |
Der Sonnenschirm |
Beach umbrella |
/deːɐ ˈzɔnənʃɪʁm/ |
Die Sonnencreme |
Sunscreen |
/diː ˈzɔnənkʁeːmə/ |
Die Muschel |
Seashell |
/diː ˈmʊʃl̩/ |
Das Handtuch |
Towel |
/das ˈhantʊχ/ |
Der Badeanzug / Der Bikini |
Swimsuit |
/deːɐ ˈbaːdəanˌtsuːk, deːɐ bɪˈkiːniː/ |
Die Badehose |
Swim trunks |
/diː ˈbaːdəhoːzə/ |
Der Strandkorb |
Beach chair |
/deːɐ ˈʃtʁantkɔɐ̯p/ |
Die Strandtasche |
Beach bag |
/diː ˈʃtʁantˌtaʃə/ |
Die Sonnenbrille |
Sunglasses |
/diː ˈzɔnənbʁɪlə/ |
Die Flip-Flops |
Flip-flops |
/diː flɪp flɔps/ |
Der Sonnenuntergang |
Sunset |
/deːɐ ˈzɔnənʊntɐɡanɡ/ |
Der Sonnenaufgang |
Sunrise |
/deːɐ ˈzɔnənaʊfɡanɡ/ |
Das Picknick |
Picnic |
/das ˈpɪknɪk/ |
Das Beachvolleyball |
Beach volleyball |
/das ˈbiːçfoli̯bɔl/ |
Das Surfen |
Surfing |
/das ˈzʊrfən/ |
Das Schwimmen |
Swimming |
/das ˈʃvɪmən/ |
Das Strandspielzeug |
Beach toys |
/das ˈʃtʁantspiːlt͡sɔʏ̯ɡ/ |
Der Strandspaziergang |
Beach walk |
/deːɐ ˈʃtʁantʃpaːt͡siɐɡanɡ/ |
Die Strandbar |
Beach bar |
/diː ˈʃtʁantbaːɐ̯/ |
Der Strandurlaub |
Beach vacation |
/deːɐ ˈʃtʁantˌʔuːɐ̯laʊp/ |
Die Meeresbrise |
Sea breeze |
/diː ˈmeːʁəsbʁiːzə/ |
Der Küstenweg |
Coastal path |
/deːɐ ˈkʏstənveːk/ |
Der Fischkutter |
Fishing boat |
/deːɐ ˈfɪʃkʊtɐ/ |
Die Strandpromenade |
Beach promenade |
/diː ˈʃtʁantpʁomoˌnaːdə/ |
Das Strandhotel |
Beachfront hotel |
/das ˈʃtʁanthoːtɛl/ |
Beach words
Discovering German beach vocabulary enriches your travel experience, whether you're lounging by the Baltic Sea or exploring the North Sea coasts. This guide introduces essential German words and phrases for describing beach scenes, complete with pronunciation to help you communicate effectively during your beach adventures in Germany.
Germany's northern coastline and islands offer scenic beaches that attract travelers seeking sun, surf, and relaxation. Understanding German beach vocabulary enhances your ability to describe and appreciate these coastal environments. This tutorial focuses on key words and phrases essential for communicating on the beach, ensuring you can engage comfortably with locals and fellow travelers.
On the Beach Vocabulary
Here's essential German vocabulary for describing the beach scene:
German Vocabulary |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
der Sand |
zahnt |
the sand |
die Sandburg |
ZAHNT-buhrg |
the sandcastle |
der Strand |
shtrahnt |
the beach |
das Meer |
mair |
the ocean |
das Wasser |
VAH-sair |
the water |
die Gezeiten |
guh-TSEY-tin |
the tide |
die Welle |
VEL-uh |
the wave |
die Sonne |
SOHN-nuh |
the sun |
die Düne |
DEW-nuh |
the dune |
die Flut |
flewt |
high tide |
die Ebbe |
EH-buh |
low tide |
Examples
- Der Sand ist schneeweiss am Strand. (The sand is snow-white on the beach.)
- Das Wasser ist warm. (The water is warm.)
- Die Wellen sind sehr hoch heute. (The waves are very large today.)
- Wir bauen einen Sandburg. (We are building a sandcastle.)
Equipment Vocabulary
Here's essential equipment vocabulary for the beach:
German Vocabulary |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
die Sonnenbrille |
ZUHN-in-breel-uh |
sunglasses |
das Sonnenschutzmittel |
ZUHN-in-shootz-mi-tuhl |
the sunblock |
der Badeanzug |
BAHD-uh-ahn-tsoog |
the swimsuit |
der Bikini |
bi-KEE-nee |
the bikini |
das Handtuch |
HAHNT-took |
the towel |
das Surfbrett |
ZUHRF-bret |
the surfboard |
der Liegestuhl |
LEE-guh-shtuhl |
the beach chair |
die Schwimmbrille |
SHVIM-bril-luh |
the goggles |
der Wasserball |
VAHS-air-bahl |
the beach ball |
Examples
- Ich habe meine Sonnenbrille vergessen. (I forgot my sunglasses.)
- Die Kinder spielen mit dem Wasserball. (The children play with the beach ball.)
- Darf ich dein Sonnenschutzmittel benutzen?(May I use your sunblock?)
Clothing and Accessories for the Beach
Packing for a beach day requires careful planning to ensure you have everything you need for relaxation and fun under the sun. This section covers essential clothing and accessories that every traveler should pack before heading to the beach in Germany. Understanding these translations will assist you in communicating and shopping for beach essentials while enjoying your vacation.
Beach Clothing and Accessories Vocabulary
Here's a list of essential beach clothing and accessories translated into German:
English Vocabulary |
German Translation |
Pronunciation |
beach bag |
die Strandtasche |
dee shtrahnt-tah-shuh |
swimsuit |
der Badeanzug / der Bikini |
dair bah-dee-ahn-tsuhg / dair bee-kee-nee |
beach towel |
das Strandtuch |
dahs shtrahnt-took |
sunscreen |
die Sonnencreme |
dee zoh-nen-kreh-muh |
sunglasses |
die Sonnenbrille |
dee zoh-nen-breel-uh |
beach hat |
der Sonnenhut |
dair zoh-nen-hoot |
flip-flops |
die Flip-Flops |
dee flip-flops |
beach umbrella |
der Sonnenschirm |
dair zoh-nensh-eerm |
beach chair |
der Strandstuhl |
dair shtrahnt-shtool |
beach ball |
der Wasserball |
dair vahs-air-bahl |
Examples
- Ich muss einen neuen Badeanzug / Bikini für den Strand kaufen. ( I need to buy a new swimsuit for the beach).
- Vergiss nicht, dein Strandtuch mitzubringen. ( Don't forget to bring your beach towel).
- Trage Sonnencreme auf, bevor du in die Sonne gehst. ( Apply sunscreen before going out in the sun).
- Sie trägt immer eine Sonnenbrille am Strand. ( She always wears sunglasses at the beach).
Beach Sports and Activities in German
Beaches offer more than just sunbathing and relaxation; they're playgrounds for various sports and activities. Whether you're into water sports, beach games, or simply lounging with a good book, knowing the right German words enhances your beach experience. This tutorial focuses on essential German vocabulary related to beach sports and activities, ensuring you can communicate effectively and participate fully in your beach adventures.
Beach Sports and Activities Vocabulary
Here's a list of essential German words related to beach sports and activities:
English Vocabulary |
German Translation |
Pronunciation |
beach |
der Strand |
dair shtrahnt |
beach volleyball |
Beachvolleyball |
beech-fohl-lee-bahl |
surfing |
Surfen |
zur-fen |
swimming |
Schwimmen |
shvee-muhn |
sunbathing |
Sonnenbaden |
zoh-nen-bah-den |
snorkeling |
Schnorcheln |
shnor-keln |
sailing |
Segeln |
zay-geln |
beach soccer |
Beachsoccer |
beech-so-ker |
beach tennis |
Beachtennis |
beech-ten-nis |
beach yoga |
Beach-Yoga |
beech-yoh-gah |
beachcombing |
Muschelsuchen |
moosh-el-zoo-ken |
jogging |
Joggen |
yoh-gen |
sandcastle building |
Sandburgen bauen |
zahnt-boor-gen baw-en |
beach party |
Strandparty |
shtrahnt-pahr-tee |
Example
- Ich liebe es, mit Freunden Beachvolleyball zu spielen. (I love playing beach volleyball with friends.)
- Er genießt es, im klaren Wasser zu schnorcheln. (He enjoys snorkeling in the clear waters.)
- Wir planen nächstes Wochenende eine Strandparty. (We're planning a beach party next weekend.)