der Kunststoff
Translation
plastic, synthetic material, synthetics
Examples
Diese Flasche ist aus Kunststoff.
This bottle is made of plastic.
Kunststoffe sind sehr vielseitig.
Plastics are very versatile.
Grammar Patterns
to be made of ((sth.)) aus ((et3)) sein This bottle is made of plastic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Plastik
Etymology
Composed of 'Kunst' (art, artificial) and 'Stoff' (material, substance). Literally 'artificial material'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'art-stuff' – material created by human artifice, not by nature.