der Schaumstoff
Translation
foam, foam material, styrofoam, plastic foam
Examples
Die Matratze ist aus Schaumstoff.
The mattress is made of foam.
Wir brauchen Schaumstoff für die Verpackung.
We need foam for the packaging.
Grammar Patterns
(der) Schaumstoff [masculine noun] foam, foam material The mattress is made of foam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schaumgummi, Polystyrol
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schaum' (foam) and 'Stoff' (material, substance). It literally means 'foam material'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'staff' ('Stoff') made of 'shampoo foam' ('Schaum'). This visual can help you remember it's a foam material.