NOUN

Stoff/ʃtɔf/material; fabric; substance

Stoff is a German noun that means material, fabric, or substance. It is pronounced /ʃtɔf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stoffe".

Definitions

1.a material or fabric used to make things, especially clothing(material/object)

a.fabric, textile for sewing or clothing

Aus diesem Stoff wird das Kleid genäht.This dress is made from this fabric.

2.a chemical substance or matter(chemistry/science)

a.element, substance, or compound

Wasser ist ein lebenswichtiger Stoff.Water is an essential substance.

3.subject matter or content for discussion or literary work(figurative, literary)

a.theme, content, material for conversation, study, or art

Der Roman bietet genug Stoff für Diskussionen.The novel provides enough material for discussions.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Stoffdie Stoffe
Genitivedes Stoffsder Stoffe
Dativedem Stoffden Stoffen
Accusativeden Stoffdie Stoffe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stoff" mean in English?
"Stoff" means material, fabric, or substance. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stoff"?
"Stoff" is pronounced /ʃtɔf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stoff" der, die, or das?
"Stoff" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Stoff"?
The plural of "Stoff" is "Stoffe".
What part of speech is "Stoff"?
"Stoff" is a noun in German.

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