NOUN
Rohstoff/ˈʁoːˌʃtɔf/raw material; commodity
Rohstoff is a German noun that means raw material or commodity. It is pronounced /ˈʁoːˌʃtɔf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rohstoffe".
Definitions
1.a basic material used in manufacturing or production(industry, economy)
a.natural material used as input for production or manufacturing
Holz ist ein wichtiger Rohstoff für die Papierherstellung.—Wood is an important raw material for paper production.
2.an economically valuable resource found in nature(resource, economics)
a.naturally occurring resource, especially for industrial use
Deutschland ist arm an Rohstoffen wie Öl und Gas.—Germany is poor in raw materials like oil and gas.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rohstoff | die Rohstoffe |
| Genitive | des Rohstoffes | der Rohstoffe |
| Dative | dem Rohstoff | den Rohstoffen |
| Accusative | den Rohstoff | die Rohstoffe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rohstoff" mean in English?
- "Rohstoff" means raw material or commodity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rohstoff"?
- "Rohstoff" is pronounced /ˈʁoːˌʃtɔf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rohstoff" der, die, or das?
- "Rohstoff" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rohstoff"?
- The plural of "Rohstoff" is "Rohstoffe".
- What part of speech is "Rohstoff"?
- "Rohstoff" is a noun in German.
