noun
der Gefahrstoff, -e
hazardous substance
The German word "Gefahrstoff" is a compound noun made up of:
- Gefahr: danger, risk
- Stoff: substance, material
Gefahrstoff means a hazardous substance or dangerous material, typically referring to chemicals or materials that pose health or safety risks.
Similar words:
- Gift (poison)
- Schadstoff (pollutant, harmful substance)
- Gefährliche Chemikalie (dangerous chemical)
Difference:
- Gift specifically means poison, which is inherently harmful when ingested or contacted.
- Schadstoff focuses on harmful pollutants or contaminants, often environmental.
- Gefahrstoff is a broader term used in safety regulations and workplace contexts to describe any substance that is hazardous, not just poisonous or polluting.
Make “Gefahrstoff” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Gefahrstoffe müssen vorsichtig gelagert werden.noun
Hazardous substances must be stored carefully.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad