Styrofoam
das Styropor
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Styrofoam
A very lightweight, white plastic foam made from expanded polystyrene. Styrofoam is mainly used for packaging and for thermal or sound insulation.
Die zerbrechlichen Gläser waren mit Styropor geschützt.
The fragile glasses were protected with Styrofoam.
| gender | neuter das |
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| genitive | des Styropors |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Styropor | – |
| accusative | das Styropor | – |
| dative | dem Styropor | – |
| genitive | des Styropors | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Styropor' (Styrofoam) is often used after prepositions such as 'aus' (made of) or 'mit' (with) when referring to the material. The phrase 'in Styropor verpackt' (packed in Styrofoam) is also especially common for delicate objects.
Die Form wurde aus Styropor hergestellt.
The mold was made from Styrofoam.
Die Vase war in Styropor verpackt.
The vase was packed in Styrofoam.
Common compounds with 'Styropor' (Styrofoam) refer to packaging and building components, for example 'Styroporverpackung' (Styrofoam packaging), 'Styroporplatte' (Styrofoam panel), and 'Styroporbecher' (Styrofoam cup).
Die alte Styroporverpackung wurde beim Umzug beschädigt.
The old Styrofoam packaging was damaged during the move.
'Styropor' (Styrofoam) usually refers to the material and is therefore used without an indefinite article. For specific quantities or objects, a more precise expression such as 'ein Stück' (a piece) or 'eine Platte' (a panel) is often used together with 'Styropor' (Styrofoam).
Für das Modell brauchten wir ein Stück Styropor.
We needed a piece of Styrofoam for the model.
Die Platte ist aus Styropor.
The panel is made of Styrofoam.
