Noun
der Stoff
Pronunciation: /ʃtɔf/
stuff, matter, substance
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plural Stoffe
Meanings
Noun
- stuff, matter, substance
- the contents of a learning programme
- substance
- cloth, fabric, material
Example sentence
Wie lang ist dieses Stück Stoff?
How long is this piece of cloth?
Word forms
singular
der Stoff
plural
die Stoffe
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Stoff
Accusativeden Stoff
Dativedem Stoff
Genitivedes Stoffes
Plural
Nominativedie Stoffe
Accusativedie Stoffe
Dativeden Stoffen
Genitiveder Stoffe
Usage
- ein chemischer Stoff — Stoff can name a material or substance.
- ein Stück Stoff — In this combination, Stoff usually means fabric.
Dieser Stoff löst sich nicht in Wasser.
This substance does not dissolve in water.