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How do you say "fabric" in German?
der Stoff
In German, "fabric" is der Stoff.
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Pronunciation
SHTOFF. Rhymes with 'off'. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Stoff is masculine. The plural is die Stoffe.
Example sentence
Der Stoff ist weich und angenehm.
The fabric is soft and pleasant.
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How to remember der Stoff
Stoff means fabric or material. It's related to English 'stuff' - fabric is made of material stuff.
Related words
- coat der Mantel
- dress das Kleid
- shirt das Oberhemd
- handbag die Handtasche
- money das Geld
- ring der Ring
- shoes die Schuhe
- suit der Anzug
- zipper der Reißverschluss
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Questions about der Stoff
How do you say "fabric" in German?
In German, "fabric" is der Stoff. It is a noun.
Is der Stoff masculine or feminine?
Der Stoff is masculine. The plural is die Stoffe.
How is der Stoff used in a sentence?
Use der Stoff as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Stoff ist weich und angenehm. (The fabric is soft and pleasant.).
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