Das Material
Example: Das Material für den Bau muss besonders stabil sein.
Definition
"Das Material" refers to the physical substance or matter used in construction or manufacturing, chosen for its specific properties such as strength, durability, or flexibility. For example, "das Material für den Bau muss besonders stabil sein" means the building material must be especially sturdy.
Etymology
The word "das Material" comes from the Latin 'materialis', meaning 'matter' or 'substance'. It entered German through French 'matériel', originally referring to physical matter or equipment. Did you know that "das Material" historically covered everything from raw substances to tools and supplies?
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"Das Material" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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