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matter in German

matter in German is Angelegenheit, Materie, Stoff — matter means physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.

matter in German

Angelegenheit
noun
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
Materie
noun
(physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.
Stoff
noun
(physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.
Stoff
noun
A kind of substance.
Substanz
noun
A kind of substance.
Masse
noun
A kind of substance.
Materie
noun
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
Angelegenheit
noun
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
Anlass
noun
(obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
zählen
verb
wichtig sein
verb
etwas ausmachen
verb

What does "matter" mean?

  1. noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
    "Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures."
  2. noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
    "We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting."
  3. noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
    "The repair took a matter of minutes."
  4. verb To be important or significant.
    "Your opinion really matters to us."

matter in a sentence

  • Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures.
  • Solid, liquid, and gas are all different states of matter.
  • We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting.
  • It's a matter of urgency — the shipment has to leave tonight.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "matter" in German?

"matter" in German is Angelegenheit, Materie, Stoff. matter means: Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.

How do you use "matter" in a sentence?

Example: "Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures." In German, "matter" is Angelegenheit, Materie, Stoff.

Are there other ways to say "matter" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "matter": Angelegenheit, Materie, Stoff, Substanz, Masse, Anlass.

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