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sandman in German

sandman in German is Sandmann, Sandmännchen — sandman means a folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.

sandman in German

Sandmann
noun
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]
Sandmännchen
noun
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]

What does "sandman" mean?

  1. noun A folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.
    "Time for bed — the sandman is on his way."
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sandman in a sentence

  • Time for bed — the sandman is on his way.
  • She told her little brother the sandman would visit if he closed his eyes.

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What is "sandman" in German?

"sandman" in German is Sandmann, Sandmännchen. sandman means: A folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.

How do you use "sandman" in a sentence?

Example: "Time for bed — the sandman is on his way." In German, "sandman" is Sandmann, Sandmännchen.

Are there other ways to say "sandman" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sandman": Sandmann, Sandmännchen.

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