NOUN
Material/mateˈʁi̯aːl/material; materials; substance
Material is a German noun that means material, materials, or substance. It is pronounced /mateˈʁi̯aːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Materialien".
Definitions
1.substance or matter from which something is made(general)
a.raw materials or substances
Für den Bau benötigen wir verschiedene Materialien.—We need various materials for the construction.
2.documents or means used for work, study, etc.(documents, teaching)
a.resources such as worksheets, books, handouts
Der Lehrer verteilt die Materialien für den Unterricht.—The teacher hands out the materials for the lesson.
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, materials, or substance. 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.
