Translation of German word "Material" to English
dasMaterial
/maˈtiːaʁl/
Meaning
NounA basic matter (as metal, wood, plastic, fiber, etc.) from which the whole or the greater part of something physical (as a machine, tool, building, fabric, etc.) is made.
How to use
The neuter noun Material ('material / substance') is borrowed from Latin. It declines regularly in the singular, but its plural is irregular: Materialien (oblique Latin plural ending).
🇬🇧 English
material
Example
Das Material meines Rucksacks ist Nylon.
The material of my backpack is nylon.
Ich liebe das Material der Kleidung.
I love the material of clothing.
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Common phrases
- Baumaterial— building material (related compound)
- Material sammeln— to collect material / data
- Rohmaterial— raw material (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Material"?▼
The German word "das Material" is defined as: "A basic matter (as metal, wood, plastic, fiber, etc.) from which the whole or the greater part of something physical (as a machine, tool, building, fabric, etc.) is made."
What does the German word "das Material" mean?▼
The German word "das Material" means "material" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Material"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Material"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Material meines Rucksacks ist Nylon." (which translates as "The material of my backpack is nylon.").
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