der Kunststoff, -e
plastic
Ein Material, das aus chemischen Stoffen hergestellt wird und oft als Ersatz für natürliche Materialien wie Holz oder Metall dient.
The German word "Kunststoff" is a compound noun made up of "Kunst" (art) and "Stoff" (material). "Kunststoff" means "plastic" or "synthetic material". It refers to materials that are typically man-made through chemical synthesis rather than occurring naturally.
Similar words in German include:
- "Plastik" (plastic) — typically used in an everyday context.
- "Synthetik" (synthetic) — usually used to describe materials made by chemical synthesis.
Difference:
- "Kunststoff" is a more technical term and widely used in industrial and manufacturing contexts.
- "Plastik" is the more colloquial term and is often used in daily language.
- "Synthetik" refers broadly to synthetic products and is not exclusively used for plastic but for any kind of synthetic material, including fabrics and chemicals.
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Examples
Der Becher ist aus Kunststoff.noun
The cup is made of plastic.
Kunststoff wird oft für Verpackungen verwendet.noun
Plastic is often used for packaging.
Der Stuhl besteht aus Kunststoff.noun
The chair is made of plastic.
Kunststoffe sind oft leicht und stabil.noun
Plastics are often light and stable.
Kunststoff wird für viele Produkte verwendet.noun
Plastic is used for many products.
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