Material/mateˈʁi̯aːl/material; substance; equipment
Material is a German noun that means material, substance, or equipment. It is pronounced /mateˈʁi̯aːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Materialien".
Definitions
1.stuff used for making or doing something(general)
a.raw or processed substance used for a specific purpose
Für das Projekt benötigen wir entsprechendes Material.—We need appropriate material for the project.
2.documents and items used in learning or work(school/work)
a.documents, worksheets, items for study or work
Hast du das Material für den Unterricht vorbereitet?—Did you prepare the material for the lesson?
3.tools or equipment needed for an activity or job(equipment)
a.necessary tools or means for a specific task, especially in crafts or military
Die Feuerwehr brachte das benötigte Material zum Einsatzort.—The fire brigade brought the necessary equipment to the scene.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Material | die Materialien |
| Genitive | des Materials | der Materialien |
| Dative | dem Material | den Materialien |
| Accusative | das Material | die Materialien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Material" mean in English?
- "Material" means material, substance, or equipment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Material"?
- "Material" is pronounced /mateˈʁi̯aːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Material" der, die, or das?
- "Material" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Material"?
- The plural of "Material" is "Materialien".
- What part of speech is "Material"?
- "Material" is a noun in German.
