English–German
“matter” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈangəˌleːgn̩haɪ̯t/
Example
Ich habe mehrere Angelegenheiten heute zu erledigen.
I have several matters to take care of today.
How to say “matter” in German
“Matter” in German is Angelegenheit.
A file or issue assigned to someone for attention, action, or judgment.
Example sentences with Angelegenheit
Um diese Angelegenheit kümmere ich mich selbst.
I will attend to this matter myself.
Tips for using Angelegenheit
- Compared with Sache, Angelegenheit often sounds more formal and emphasizes an issue requiring attention.
Other German words for “matter”
Die Materie besteht aus Atomen.
Matter is made up of atoms.