English–German
“edge” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁant/
Example
Am Rand des Tisches steht ein Glas.
There is a glass at the edge of the table.
How to say “edge” in German
“Edge” in German is Rand.
The zone just beyond the center, whether it borders a table, a place, a group, or a line of thought.
Example sentences with Rand
Er saß am Rand des Bettes und las ein Buch.
He sat at the edge of the bed and read a book.
Tips for using Rand
- The fixed phrase am Rand means at the edge or on the margins, while an den Rand marks movement toward that boundary.