material in German
material in German is materiell, Material, Rohstoff — material means a substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
material in German
materiell
Of, relating to, or consisting of matter, especially physical.
Material
Of, relating to, or consisting of matter, especially physical.
materiell
Material
Rohstoff
Material
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
Stoff
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
What does "material" mean?
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noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
"Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture."
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noun Fabric or cloth, especially before it is made into clothing or furnishings.
"The shop sells cotton material by the metre, in plain colours and bright prints."
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noun Information, ideas, or content that can be shaped into something finished, such as a book, report, or performance.
"The author collected plenty of material for her book by interviewing local farmers."
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adj Relating to physical matter or objects, rather than ideas or spirit.
"Philosophers have long argued about whether the material world is all that exists."
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material in a sentence
- Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture.
- The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material.
- The shop sells cotton material by the metre, in plain colours and bright prints.
- My aunt chose a soft, thick material to cover the old sofa.
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What is "material" in German?
"material" in German is materiell, Material, Rohstoff. material means: A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
How do you use "material" in a sentence?
Example: "Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture." In German, "material" is materiell, Material, Rohstoff.
Are there other ways to say "material" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "material": materiell, Material, Rohstoff, Stoff.
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