das Gewebe
Translation
tissue, fabric, weave
Examples
Muskeln bestehen aus speziellem Gewebe.
Muscles consist of special tissue.
Das Kleid ist aus einem feinen Gewebe.
The dress is made of a fine fabric.
Grammar Patterns
the tissue/fabric ((of sth.)) Das Gewebe des Herzens ist stark.
to consist of ((sth.)) Der Körper besteht aus verschiedenen Geweben.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Stoff (fabric), das Textil (textile); (biology) der Zellverband (cell aggregate)
Etymology
From the verb 'weben' (to weave), with the collective prefix 'Ge-'. It literally means 'that which has been woven'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'weaving' threads to make fabric, and 'weaving' cells to make biological tissue. The core concept is an interconnected structure.