German Conversation · Level 79
59 words
German word
Materie
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈteːʁi̯ə/
Meaning
- feminine nounmatter
Example
Die Materie besteht aus Atomen.
Matter is made up of atoms.
More examples
Im Experiment fanden sie Spuren organischer Materie.
In the experiment, they found traces of organic matter.
Core concept
A material substance viewed as the content of things, knowledge, or a specialized subject.
Common phrases
organische Materie
organic matter
anorganische Materie
inorganic matter
feste Materie
solid matter
Similar words
Stoff: A material used in everyday life, such as a raw material or fabric.
Material: A raw material or supply used to make or build something.
Substanz: A substance examined by its chemical properties or composition.
Definition in German
Stoff oder Substanz, woraus Dinge bestehen; im übertragenen Sinn auch Thema oder Fachgebiet.
Word origin
German Materie is a borrowing from Latin materia, which referred to material or substance before developing related abstract meanings.
Usage tips
- For an ordinary discussion topic, Thema is usually more natural than Materie, which often has a formal or academic tone.