NOUN

Stoff/ʃtɔf/material; substance; fabric

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

Definitions

1.a material or substance, often used for making things(general)

a.cloth or fabric

Dieser Stoff eignet sich gut für Vorhänge.This fabric is suitable for curtains.

b.basic physical substance (school, chemistry, etc.)

Viele Stoffe lösen sich in Wasser.Many substances dissolve in water.

2.topic or content for discussion or learning(figurative, informal)

a.material or content to study or talk about

Wir müssen viel Stoff für die Prüfung lernen.We have to study a lot of material for the exam.

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, substance, or fabric. 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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