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material
Etwas, aus dem Dinge hergestellt oder gebaut werden können, zum Beispiel Stoff, Holz oder Metall.
The German word "Material" is a noun that means "material" or "matter" in English. It refers to the substance or matter from which things can be made.
- It comes from the Latin "materialis" related to "materia", meaning "wood, substance".
- In German, it denotes raw materials, physical substances, or anything used for construction, production, or crafting.
Similar words:
- Werkstoff (technical term for "material" especially in engineering)
- Rohstoff (raw material)
- Stoff (cloth, fabric, or general material)
Differences:
- Material is the general term for substances used to make things.
- Werkstoff often has a technical or industrial focus.
- Rohstoff emphasizes unprocessed natural resources.
- Stoff can also refer to fabric or matter, sometimes in a physical or abstract sense.
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Examples
Dieses Material ist sehr strapazierfähig.noun
This material is very durable.
Das Material fühlt sich weich an.noun
The material feels soft.
Das Material fühlt sich hochwertig an.noun
The material feels high-quality.
Dieses Material ist sehr robust.noun
This material is very robust.
Wir brauchen neues Material für das Projekt.noun
We need new material for the project.
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