die Substanzen
Translation
substances, materials, matters
Examples
Gefährliche Substanzen müssen sicher gelagert werden.
Dangerous substances must be stored safely.
Chemische Substanzen können Reaktionen auslösen.
Chemical substances can trigger reactions.
Grammar Patterns
dangerous substances dangerous substances Dangerous substances must be stored safely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stoffe (materials, fabrics), Materialien (materials), Materie (matter)
Etymology
From Latin 'substantia' (being, essence, material), from 'substare' (to stand under, to be present).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'substance'. Think of the physical 'substance' that makes up an object.