sandstone
gb/sˈændstˌoʊn/ us/sˈændstˌoʊn/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 9600
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B2
entity
1
sedimentary rock made of sand grains
A type of rock that is made from sand that has been pressed and held together over a long time.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is made of sandstone
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes treat "sandstone" as a regular countable noun and say *"a sandstone"* when they mean the material or the rock type in general. In everyday English, "sandstone" is usually used as an uncountable material noun: "The building is made of sandstone," not *"made of a sandstone."* However, geologists may talk about "a sandstone" to mean a specific sandstone layer or unit.
Visawe
sedimentary rock (More general scientific term; sandstone is one specific type of sedimentary rock.)
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stone (Very general word for hard rock material; less specific than sandstone.)
Vinyume
soil (Loose surface material of the ground, as opposed to solid rock like sandstone.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sandstone cliffs
|sandstone formations
|red sandstone
|sandstone plateau
|layers of sandstone
|weathered sandstone
Mada
geology
|nature
|materials
|science
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The canyon walls are made of layered sandstone that has eroded into strange shapes.
- Fossils are often found in sandstone because the grains trap and preserve ancient plants and animals.
- Over millions of years, the shifting desert dunes were turned into solid sandstone.
- The pale sandstone contrasts sharply with the dark volcanic rocks nearby.
- Geologists took samples of the sandstone to study the ancient environment in which it formed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We walked between high sandstone cliffs near the river.
- The castle stands on a block of red sandstone.
- Many dinosaur bones were found in this soft sandstone.
- Sandstone breaks more easily than hard rock like granite.
- Rain and wind slowly change the shape of sandstone rocks.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
sandstone as building stone
Sandstone that is cut and used to build or decorate buildings, walls, and other structures.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is built of sandstone
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize that the same word "sandstone" can refer both to the natural rock in the ground and to the prepared stone used in buildings. In building contexts, it is usually wrong to add another word like *"sandstone stone"*; simply say "sandstone blocks" or "sandstone walls," not *"sandstone stones".*
Visawe
building stone (General term for any stone used in construction; sandstone is one specific type.)
Vinyume
concrete (A man-made construction material, contrasting with natural building stone like sandstone.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sandstone building
|sandstone facade
|sandstone block
|sandstone church
|carved sandstone
|local sandstone
Mada
materials
|architecture
|construction
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Many of the old city halls in Europe are built from warm-colored sandstone.
- The architect chose local sandstone for the outer walls to match nearby historic buildings.
- Over time, pollution has blackened the sandstone facades on the main square.
- They replaced the damaged sandstone blocks with new ones from the same quarry.
- The temple’s sandstone columns are finely carved with detailed patterns.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The church is made of yellow sandstone.
- Workers cleaned the old sandstone walls.
- They used sandstone blocks to build the garden wall.
- This town has many sandstone houses in the center.
- The steps are cut from heavy sandstone.
Nomino
C1
property
3
pale brownish-yellow color
A light brown color, like dry sand or sandstone rock.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is a sandstone color
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think "sandstone" can be used like a basic color word in all contexts, but as a color term it is mostly used in design, fashion, or decoration and usually appears with another word like "color," "tone," or a noun it modifies: "sandstone walls," "a sandstone coat."
Visawe
beige (Very similar light brown color; "beige" is more common and slightly broader in use than "sandstone" as a color term.)
Vinyume
jet black (A very dark color, opposite in lightness to the pale sandstone shade.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sandstone color
|in soft sandstone tones
|sandstone paint
|sandstone tiles
|sandstone upholstery
Mada
colors
|design
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- The living room walls are painted in a warm sandstone that makes the space feel cozy.
- She chose a sandstone for the kitchen tiles to match the natural wood cabinets.
- The designer recommended soft sandstone tones to give the office a calm, neutral look.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He bought a coat in a sandstone color.
- The hotel uses sandstone walls and carpets for a warm look.
- We painted the room a light sandstone to make it brighter.
- Her bag is a soft sandstone shade, not too dark.
- These curtains are almost white, with a little sandstone in them.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
sandstone
IPA
GB/sˈændstˌoʊn/
US/sˈændstˌoʊn/
Silabi na mkazo
sand - stone (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (sand)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: sandstone
- Plural: sandstone, sandstones
Familia ya neno
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.