Lernstoff

study material

noun LERN-shtof Rare

Origin: from lernen and Stoff (material)

Also means

subject matter to learn

Usage Note

Lernstoff is the body of material a student must learn, here Stoff meaning 'content, subject matter' rather than 'fabric'. One speaks of den Lernstoff wiederholen (reviewing the material). It is generally used in the singular.

Examples

"Vor der Prüfung wiederhole ich den ganzen Lernstoff."

Natural Translation

Before the exam I review all the study material.

Literal Translation

Before the exam repeat I the whole learn-material.

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