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Words on the topic: Materials Vocabulary

This topic introduces vocabulary like metal, fabric, wood, and composite. Perfect for engineering, design, and general science learners. All entries are supported with translations and usage examples.

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Baumwolle

Baumwolle

cotton

Sie verkauft bunte Baumwolle.

She sells colorful cotton.

beton

beton

concrete

cement

Ist das aus Beton?

Is this made of concrete?

Elfenbein

Elfenbein

ivory

Ist das aus Elfenbein?

Is this made of ivory?

Glas

Glas

glass

Ist das Glas halb voll?

Is the glass half full?

Gummi

Gummi

rubber

gum

Hast du einen Gummi dabei?

Do you have a condom with you?

Holz

Holz

wood

Wir brauchen mehr Holz.

We need more wood.

hölzern

hölzern

wooden

Ist die Brücke hölzern?

Is the bridge made of wood?

Karton

Karton

box

cardboard

Ist das ein leerer Karton?

Is this an empty box?

Keramik

Keramik

ceramics

Ist das aus Keramik gemacht?

Is this made of ceramic?

Kupfer

Kupfer

copper

Ist das aus Kupfer?

Is this made of copper?

Leder

Leder

leather

Ist das Leder echt?

Is the leather real?

Papier

Papier

paper

Bitte gib mir das Papier.

Please give me the paper.

Paste

Paste

paste

Hast du die Paste vergessen?

Did you forget the paste?

Porzellan

Porzellan

porcelain

china

Ist das Porzellan teuer?

Is the porcelain expensive?

roh

roh

raw

Ist das Fleisch noch roh?

Is the meat still raw?

rostig

rostig

rusty

Ist dein Fahrrad rostig?

Is your bike rusty?

Sand

Sand

sand

Der Sand am Strand ist heiß.

The sand on the beach is hot.

Schaum

Schaum

foam

Dein Rasierschaum tropft.

Your shaving foam is dripping.

Seide

Seide

silk

Ist das aus Seide?

Is this made of silk?

Stahl

Stahl

steel

Der Stahl glänzt.

The steel shines.

Stein

Stein

stone

Der Stein ist schwer.

The stone is heavy.

Stroh

Stroh

straw

Er trinkt mit einem Strohhalm.

He drinks with a straw.

Teer

Teer

tar

pitch

Ist das Teer auf der Straße?

Is that tar on the road?

Wachs

Wachs

wax

Ist das Wachs schon hart?

Is the wax hard yet?

Wolle

Wolle

wool

Die Wolle ist weich.

The wool is soft.

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