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“material” in German

German

AlsoMaterial · materiell

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtɔf/

Example

Für den Bau brauchen wir bestimmte Stoffe.

For construction, we need certain materials.

Illustration for Stoff (material)

How to say “material” in German

“Material” in German is Stoff.

One underlying substance can be shaped into a product, woven into cloth, or provide the substance of a story or discussion.

Full entry for Stoff: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Stoff

Der Stoff fühlt sich sehr weich an.

The fabric feels very soft.

Tips for using Stoff

  • For a topic, Stoff is less neutral than Thema and often refers to subject matter in school, literature, or a story.

Other German words for “material”

Für das Projekt brauche ich neues Material.

I need new material for the project.

Wir leben in einer materiellen Gesellschaft.

We live in a society focused on material things.

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