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
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]
Sandmännchen
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]
What does "sandman" mean?
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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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