der Stoff
Translation
fabric, material, substance, subject matter
Examples
Ich brauche Stoff für ein neues Kleid.
I need fabric for a new dress.
Das ist der Stoff für die nächste Prüfung.
This is the material for the next exam.
Chemie beschäftigt sich mit verschiedenen Stoffen.
Chemistry deals with different substances.
Grammar Patterns
fabric/material for ((sth.)) ((Stoff für et4)) I'm buying fabric for a shirt.
to consist of a substance ((aus einem Stoff bestehen)) The ring consists of a rare substance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Material, Substanz, Gewebe, Thema
Etymology
From Old High German 'stof', related to the English word 'stuff'. It has a broad meaning of 'substance' or 'material'.
Memory Tips
'Stoff' is the 'stuff' things are made of, whether it's a dress (fabric), a lesson (subject matter), or a chemical reaction (substance).