Die Härte
Example: Die Härte des Metalls bestimmt seine Eignung für Werkzeuge.
Definition
"Die Härte" refers to the hardness of a material, indicating its resistance to deformation, scratching, or penetration. In technical contexts, it measures how durable and tough a metal or substance is, as in the example phrase: 'Die Härte des Metalls bestimmt seine Eignung für Werkzeuge.'
Etymology
The German word "die Härte" originates from the adjective 'hart,' meaning 'hard,' combined with the suffix '-e' that forms the noun. It reflects the physical quality of being hard or firm. Did you know? The root 'hart' is related to English 'hard,' showing their shared Germanic heritage.
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"Die Härte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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