die Materialität
Translation
materiality, corporeality, substance
Examples
Die Materialität des Objekts ist unbestreitbar.
The materiality of the object is undeniable.
Der Künstler betont die Materialität seiner Werke.
The artist emphasizes the materiality of his works.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) Die Materialität ist wichtig.
((Genitive)) the materiality ((of sth.)) des Kunstwerks
((Accusative)) to emphasize the materiality ((of sth.)) die Materialität betonen
Similar Words
Stofflichkeit (substantiality), Körperlichkeit (corporeality), Gegenständlichkeit (objectivity)
Etymology
Formed from 'Material' + the noun suffix '-ität', which denotes a quality or state, similar to English '-ity'.
Memory Tips
Directly corresponds to the English 'materiality'. The German suffix '-ität' is the equivalent of '-ity' (e.g., Realität/reality).