Usage Note
Sanddüne is a mound of wind-blown sand, found on coasts and in deserts. Germany's North Sea and Baltic coasts have extensive Sanddünen; Wanderdüne (migrating dune) is a related term for mobile dunes.
Examples
"Die Kinder kletterten auf die hohen Sanddünen am Strand."
Natural Translation
The children climbed the tall sand dunes on the beach.
Literal Translation
The children climbed on the tall sand-dunes on-the beach.

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