der Samt
velvet
A soft fabric with dense, short fibers on the surface that feels smooth and soft.
EXAMPLE
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid aus rotem Samt.
She wore an elegant dress made of red velvet.
der Samt
velvet
der Samt, die Samte
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Meanings
in Samt und Seide
in velvet and silk
In expensive, splendid clothing; figuratively, also: in great luxury.
EXAMPLE
Die Prinzessin wuchs in Samt und Seide auf.
The princess grew up in velvet and silk.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Samt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Samte |
| genitive | des Samts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Samt | die Samte |
| accusative | den Samt | die Samte |
| dative | dem Samt | den Samten |
| genitive | des Samts des Samtes | der Samte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Stating the material
For clothing or objects made of this fabric, the preposition „aus“ (of / made of) is often used: „aus Samt“ (made of velvet) indicates the material. The noun remains unchanged after „aus“ in this expression.
EXAMPLE
Die Vorhänge aus Samt dämpfen das Licht im Zimmer.
The velvet curtains soften the light in the room.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include „ein Kleid aus Samt“ (a velvet dress), „ein Mantel aus Samt“ (a velvet coat), and „Samtvorhänge“ (velvet curtains). Here, „der Samt“ usually describes a material used for clothing or furnishings.
EXAMPLE
Für den Ball kaufte sie einen langen Mantel aus Samt.
She bought a long velvet coat for the ball.
Fixed expression
„In Samt und Seide“ (in velvet and silk) is a fixed, figurative expression. It is often used in stories or historical contexts and describes a life of great luxury.
EXAMPLE
Der junge Adlige lebte in Samt und Seide, während die Menschen im Dorf sehr arm waren.
The young aristocrat lived in velvet and silk while the people in the village were very poor.
In real life
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