strand
beach
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
strɑnt
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Cultural Note
The Dutch North Sea coast features wide sandy beaches with iconic strandtenten (beach pavilions) that pop up each summer season. Scheveningen near The Hague is the most famous beach resort. The pronunciation of 'Scheveningen' was even used as a shibboleth in World War II.
📝 Example Sentences
We gaan morgen naar het strand.
We are going to the beach tomorrow.
Scheveningen heeft een prachtig breed strand.
Scheveningen has a beautiful wide beach.
De kinderen spelen op het strand.
The children are playing on the beach.