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
Derived from Old High German 'stof', cognate with the English word 'stuff'. It broadly means 'material' or 'substance'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Stoff' is the 'stuff' that makes up everything, from the fabric of your clothes to the subject matter of a book.