German Conversation · Level 99
58 words
German word
Stoff
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtɔf/
Meaning
- masculine nounmaterial
Example
Für den Bau brauchen wir bestimmte Stoffe.
For construction, we need certain materials.
More examples
Der Stoff fühlt sich sehr weich an.
The fabric feels very soft.
Core concept
One underlying substance can be shaped into a product, woven into cloth, or provide the substance of a story or discussion.
Common phrases
weicher Stoff
soft fabric
robuster Stoff
durable material
Stoff für Kleidung
fabric for clothing
Similar words
Material: A substance used to make a product or object.
Gewebe: Woven fabric made from interlaced fibers.
Rohstoff: A natural raw material obtained before processing.
Thema: A subject discussed in conversation or debate.
Definition in German
Ein Material, das als Rohstoff, als Textil oder als Grundlage für ein Thema verwendet wird.
Word origin
The noun Stoff continues Middle High German stof or stoff and extended its physical-material sense to fabric, substances, and the material underlying a topic.
Usage tips
- For a topic, Stoff is less neutral than Thema and often refers to subject matter in school, literature, or a story.
Other meanings
- fabricnoun
- substancenoun
- topicnoun
Related words
- Stoffwechselmetabolismnoun
- Stofftierstuffed animalnoun