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вещество

B1 noun 8 Min. Lesezeit

вещество

a physical substance or material

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'вещество' often, but you might see it in simple science contexts or on food labels. Think of it as a formal word for 'stuff' or 'material'. For example, if you see 'полезные вещества' on a juice box, it just means 'healthy things' like vitamins. At this stage, focus on the fact that it is a neuter noun (like 'окно' or 'молоко'). You can recognize it in sentences like 'Вода — это вещество'. Don't worry about complex declensions yet; just know that it refers to a physical thing you can touch or measure chemically.

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At the A2 level, you should start recognizing 'вещество' in more varied contexts, such as health and basic science. You might encounter it when talking about the environment ('опасные вещества' - dangerous substances) or medicine ('лекарственное вещество' - medicinal substance). You should be aware of its plural form 'вещества' because it appears frequently. For instance, when discussing food, you might hear about 'питательные вещества' (nutrients). Start practicing the basic cases, like the genitive: 'в этом продукте много вредных веществ' (there are many harmful substances in this product).

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At the B1 level (Intermediate), you are expected to use 'вещество' correctly in discussions about science, health, and law. You should understand the difference between 'вещество' (the chemical matter) and 'материал' (the stuff used to build things). You should also be comfortable with its declension in all six cases. B1 learners should know common collocations like 'химическое вещество' (chemical substance), 'жидкое вещество' (liquid substance), and 'взрывчатое вещество' (explosive). You might also encounter it in news reports about ecology or chemistry.

At the B2 level, you should be able to use 'вещество' in more abstract and professional contexts. This includes understanding legal terms like 'наркотические вещества' or scientific concepts like 'простое и сложное вещество' (simple and complex substances). You should be able to discuss the properties of substances using appropriate verbs like 'состоять из' (consist of), 'выделять' (to emit), and 'растворять' (to dissolve). At this level, you should also recognize stylistic nuances, such as when 'субстанция' might be used instead for a more formal or philosophical effect.

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At the C1 level, you should have a nuanced command of 'вещество'. You will use it in academic writing or professional scientific discussions. You should understand idiomatic and technical expressions like 'серое вещество' (referring to the brain/intelligence) and use them naturally. You should be able to distinguish between 'вещество' and its synonyms in highly specific contexts, such as 'материя' in physics or 'реагент' in chemistry. Your ability to decline the word perfectly in complex, multi-clause sentences is expected, as is your understanding of its use in literature to describe the 'essence' of a concept.

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At the C2 level, 'вещество' is a tool for precise expression. You can use it in philosophical debates about the nature of reality (matter vs. void) or in highly technical scientific papers. You understand its historical etymology and how it relates to other Slavic languages. You can play with the word's meaning in creative writing, perhaps using it metaphorically to describe the 'substance' of a person's character or the 'matter' of a complex political issue. You are also fully aware of all scientific classifications of substances (organic, inorganic, crystalline, etc.) and can discuss them fluently.

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Вещество is a neuter Russian noun meaning 'substance' or 'matter'.
It is used in science, medicine, law, and everyday talk about ingredients.
It differs from 'материал' (building material) and 'вещь' (individual object).
Commonly found in phrases like 'химическое вещество' and 'обмен веществ'.

The Russian word вещество (pronounced vish-chis-TVO) is a fundamental noun in the Russian language, primarily used to denote a physical substance, matter, or chemical material. At its core, it refers to the 'stuff' that objects are made of, rather than the objects themselves. In English, we often translate it as 'substance,' 'matter,' or 'chemical.' For a learner, understanding the distinction between вещество and материал is crucial. While материал usually refers to something used for construction or creation (like wood for a table), вещество refers to the chemical or physical essence (like the cellulose that makes up the wood).

Scientific Context: In physics and chemistry, this is the standard term for matter. You will encounter it when discussing the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. It is the building block of the universe in a literal sense.

Вода — это самое удивительное вещество на нашей планете.

(Water is the most amazing substance on our planet.)

Beyond the laboratory, the word is used in law and medicine. For instance, 'наркотические вещества' refers to narcotics or controlled substances, and 'отравляющие вещества' refers to toxic or poisonous agents. It carries a slightly formal or technical tone, though it is perfectly common in daily speech when discussing nutrition, ingredients, or environmental issues. If you are reading a food label in Russia, you might see 'питательные вещества' (nutrients). If you are listening to the news, you might hear about a 'неизвестное вещество' (unknown substance) found at a site. It is a versatile word that bridges the gap between high science and everyday reality.

Legal Usage: In legal documents, 'вещество' is used to classify materials found at crime scenes or in prohibited shipments. It is a precise term that avoids ambiguity.

Учёные обнаружили новое органическое вещество в образцах почвы.

(Scientists discovered a new organic substance in soil samples.)

Common Collocations: Simple adjectives like 'вредное' (harmful), 'полезное' (useful), or 'жидкое' (liquid) are frequently paired with this noun to specify the nature of the matter.

Это вещество легко воспламеняется.

(This substance is highly flammable.)

Using вещество correctly requires an understanding of its declension as a neuter noun ending in -о. In the nominative singular, it is 'вещество'. In the genitive, which you will use after words like 'много' (much) or 'нет' (there is no), it becomes 'вещества'. For example, 'В этой воде нет вредных веществ' (There are no harmful substances in this water). This word is often the subject of sentences describing properties or reactions. Because it is a neuter noun, any adjectives modifying it must also take the neuter form (ending in -ое, -ее).

Это химическое вещество вступает в реакцию с кислородом.

(This chemical substance reacts with oxygen.)

Plural Usage: When talking about multiple types of substances, use 'вещества'. This is common in biology and nutrition. 'Минеральные вещества' (mineral substances/minerals) is a phrase you will see on almost every bottle of mineral water in Russia.

In more abstract or advanced contexts, вещество can be used to describe the essence of something. In literature, one might speak of the 'вещество жизни' (the substance of life), although this is poetic and less common than the literal physical usage. When constructing sentences, pay attention to the verbs. 'Вещество' can 'содержаться' (be contained), 'выделяться' (be emitted/released), or 'превращаться' (transform). For example, 'При горении выделяются токсичные вещества' (Toxic substances are released during combustion). This structure is very common in safety manuals and scientific reports.

В состав яблока входят полезные питательные вещества.

(An apple contains beneficial nutrients.)

Case Changes: Instrumental: 'Мы работаем с этим веществом' (We are working with this substance). Prepositional: 'В этом веществе много примесей' (There are many impurities in this substance).

Каждое вещество имеет свою плотность.

(Every substance has its own density.)

While вещество might sound like a word reserved for a chemistry classroom, it is surprisingly frequent in everyday Russian life. You will hear it in news broadcasts, especially when reporting on environmental issues or criminal investigations. For example, a reporter might say, 'В реку попало опасное вещество' (A dangerous substance entered the river). This usage is standard for any unidentified liquid or powder. It provides a level of precision that the vague word 'что-то' (something) lacks, while remaining general enough when the exact chemical name isn't known.

Полиция изъяла подозрительное порошкообразное вещество.

(The police seized a suspicious powdery substance.)

In the health and wellness sphere, you will hear it constantly. Doctors and nutritionists talk about 'активные вещества' (active ingredients/substances) in medications or 'балластные вещества' (dietary fiber/bulk) in food. If you watch Russian television shows about health, such as 'Жить здорово!', the hosts frequently explain how various 'вещества' affect the human body. Even in skincare, advertisements often boast about 'увлажняющие вещества' (moisturizing substances) contained in their creams. It is the go-to word for anything that has a specific chemical function within a mixture.

In the Kitchen: Even while cooking, you might read about 'вкусовые вещества' (flavoring substances) or 'ароматические вещества' (aromatic substances) that give food its profile.

Это лекарство содержит действующее вещество парацетамол.

(This medicine contains the active substance paracetamol.)

Finally, in the context of physics, the term 'антивещество' (antimatter) is a popular topic in science fiction and documentaries. You might hear it in a Russian translation of a space movie or a YouTube video about the Big Bang. The word's root, 'вещь' (thing), reminds us that even at the most complex level of particle physics, we are still talking about the fundamental 'things' that make up our existence. Whether it's the 'серое вещество' (gray matter) in your brain or the 'взрывчатое вещество' (explosive substance) in a demolition site, the word is everywhere.

One of the most common mistakes English speakers make is confusing вещество with материал. In English, we might use 'material' and 'substance' interchangeably in casual speech, but in Russian, the distinction is sharper. If you say 'Этот стол сделан из хорошего вещества,' it sounds like you are analyzing the chemical purity of the wood rather than the quality of the furniture. Use материал for construction and manufacturing, and вещество for chemical composition and physical matter.

Mistake: Mixing with 'Вещь': While 'вещество' comes from 'вещь' (thing), they are not synonyms. 'Вещь' is a discrete object (a key, a book), while 'вещество' is the mass noun for the material (metal, paper).

Incorrect: Я купил новое вещество для ремонта.
Correct: Я купил новый материал для ремонта.

(Correction: Use 'material' for home repair, not 'substance'.)

Another common error involves gender agreement. Because 'вещество' ends in -о, many learners accidentally treat it as a masculine noun if they forget the ending in fast speech. Always remember: 'новое вещество' (neuter), not 'новый вещество'. Similarly, in the plural, the stress shifts. Singular: ве-щест-ВÓ. Plural: ве-ЩÉСТ-ва. Misplacing the stress in the plural is a very common marker of a non-native speaker. The plural stress moves to the second syllable, which can be tricky to remember during a conversation.

Mistake: Overusing it for 'Stuff': In English, we say 'What is this stuff?' vaguely. In Russian, if you don't know what something is, 'что это?' or 'что это за штука?' is more natural than 'что это за вещество?', unless you specifically suspect it's a chemical.

Incorrect: Это вещество в моей сумке — ключи.
Correct: Эти вещи в моей сумке — ключи.

(Correction: Use 'вещи' (things) for objects like keys.)

Russian has several words that overlap with вещество, and choosing the right one depends entirely on the context. The most frequent alternative is материал. As discussed, материал is used when the substance has a purpose or is being used to build something. Another word is материя. In modern Russian, материя is mostly used in physics/philosophy (Matter vs. Spirit) or, more archaically, to mean 'fabric' or 'cloth'. If you are talking about the physical world in a grand sense, use материя.

Вещество vs. Состав: 'Состав' means 'composition' or 'ingredients'. You might say 'В состав этого вещества входит углерод' (The composition of this substance includes carbon). Use 'состав' when focusing on the list of parts.

Then there is реагент (reagent) and реактив (chemical reagent). These are much more specific and are used almost exclusively in laboratory settings. If you are specifically talking about a substance used to cause a chemical reaction, реактив is the more precise term. For general 'stuff' or 'matter' in a non-scientific context, Russians often use субстанция. This is a cognate of the English 'substance' but sounds more philosophical or 'fancy' in Russian. It is often used in sci-fi or when describing something strange and unidentifiable, like 'странная вязкая субстанция' (a strange viscous substance).

Сравнение:
1. Железо — это вещество (Iron is a substance).
2. Железо — это строительный материал (Iron is a building material).

Summary of Alternatives

Материал: Functional use (construction).
Материя: Philosophical/Physics (Matter).
Субстанция: Abstract or mysterious substance.
Ткань: Biological tissue or fabric.

How Formal Is It?

Formell

Neutral

Informell

Child friendly

Umgangssprache

Wusstest du?

The word 'вещь' originally meant 'speech' or 'word' in very ancient Proto-Slavic, but over centuries it shifted to mean 'thing' (something spoken about), and then 'вещество' was created to describe the material of those things.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /vʲɪɕːɪsˈtvo/

US /vʲɪɕːɪsˈtvo/

вещество́ (last syllable)

Reimt sich auf

мастерство (masterstvo) большинство (bol'shinstvo) колдовство (koldovstvo) торжество (torzhestvo) существо (sushchestvo) божество (bozhestvo) родство (rodstvo) рождество (rozhdestvo)

Häufige Fehler

Stressing the first syllable (ВÉщество) is incorrect.
Mispronouncing 'щ' as a hard 'sh' (like 'sh' in 'ship') instead of the soft, long 'shch'.
Confusing the plural stress (вещéства) with the singular stress (вещество́).

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize in scientific texts, but requires knowing declensions.

Schreiben 4/5

Tricky spelling with 'щ' and '-ство' suffix.

Sprechen 4/5

Stress shift in plural (вещество́ vs вещéства) is a common hurdle.

Hören 3/5

Clearly pronounced, but can be confused with 'существо' (creature).

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

вещь вода химия состав это

Als Nächstes lernen

материал свойство реакция молекула раствор

Fortgeschritten

антивещество реагент метаболизм синтез дисперсия

Wichtige Grammatik

Neuter nouns ending in -о

вещество, окно, облако

Stress shift in neuter plurals

вещество́ -> вещéства, окно́ -> о́кна

Genitive plural of -о nouns

много веществ (zero ending)

Adjective agreement with neuter nouns

новое вещество, вредное вещество

Instrumental case for 'being' or 'possessing'

являться веществом, обладать веществом

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Beispiele nach Niveau

Это вещество — вода.

This substance is water.

Nominative singular.

Соль — это белое вещество.

Salt is a white substance.

Adjective agreement (neuter).

Что это за вещество?

What kind of substance is this?

Question form.

В яблоке есть полезные вещества.

There are healthy substances in an apple.

Nominative plural.

Это жидкое вещество.

This is a liquid substance.

Neuter adjective ending -ое.

Сахар — сладкое вещество.

Sugar is a sweet substance.

Simple definition.

Это вещество очень важное.

This substance is very important.

Neuter adjective ending -ое.

Тут есть разные вещества.

There are different substances here.

Plural nominative.

Витамины — это нужные вещества.

Vitamins are necessary substances.

Plural nominative.

В воздухе много разных веществ.

There are many different substances in the air.

Genitive plural after 'много'.

Это опасное вещество для детей.

This is a dangerous substance for children.

Dative case for 'children'.

Мы изучаем новое вещество на уроке.

We are studying a new substance in class.

Accusative singular (same as nominative).

В этой воде нет вредных веществ.

There are no harmful substances in this water.

Genitive plural with negation.

Железо — это твердое вещество.

Iron is a solid substance.

Scientific definition.

Это вещество пахнет лимоном.

This substance smells like lemon.

Verb 'пахнуть' with instrumental.

Она добавила это вещество в чай.

She added this substance to the tea.

Accusative singular.

Химическое вещество может быть токсичным.

A chemical substance can be toxic.

Predicate adjective 'токсичным' in instrumental.

Учёные нашли неизвестное вещество в лесу.

Scientists found an unknown substance in the forest.

Active past tense.

Это вещество быстро растворяется в воде.

This substance dissolves quickly in water.

Reflexive verb 'растворяется'.

В состав продукта входят ароматические вещества.

The product includes aromatic substances.

Phrase 'в состав входят'.

Это вещество используется в медицине.

This substance is used in medicine.

Passive voice.

Каждое вещество имеет свою температуру кипения.

Every substance has its own boiling point.

Genitive case for 'кипения'.

Полиция проверяет подозрительное вещество.

The police are checking a suspicious substance.

Accusative singular.

Это вещество не проводит электричество.

This substance does not conduct electricity.

Negation.

Наркотические вещества строго запрещены законом.

Narcotic substances are strictly forbidden by law.

Short form participle 'запрещены'.

При нагревании вещество расширяется.

The substance expands when heated.

Prepositional case with 'при'.

Это вещество обладает уникальными свойствами.

This substance possesses unique properties.

Verb 'обладать' requires instrumental.

Взаимодействие двух веществ вызвало взрыв.

The interaction of two substances caused an explosion.

Genitive plural.

Это активное вещество борется с вирусом.

This active substance fights the virus.

Verb 'бороться' with 'с' + instrumental.

Данное вещество является катализатором реакции.

This substance is a catalyst for the reaction.

Verb 'являться' requires instrumental.

В лаборатории синтезировали новое вещество.

A new substance was synthesized in the laboratory.

Third-person plural (impersonal) past tense.

Это вещество находится в газообразном состоянии.

This substance is in a gaseous state.

Prepositional case with 'в'.

Серое вещество мозга отвечает за интеллект.

The gray matter of the brain is responsible for intelligence.

Set phrase 'серое вещество'.

Это вещество крайне чувствительно к свету.

This substance is extremely sensitive to light.

Short form adjective 'чувствительно'.

Метаболизм — это обмен веществ в организме.

Metabolism is the exchange of substances in the organism.

Set phrase 'обмен веществ'.

Радиоактивные вещества требуют особой утилизации.

Radioactive substances require special disposal.

Genitive singular 'утилизации'.

Философы спорят о природе первичного вещества.

Philosophers argue about the nature of the primary substance.

Prepositional case.

Это вещество выступает в роли ингибитора.

This substance acts as an inhibitor.

Phrase 'выступать в роли'.

Для анализа потребовалось мизерное количество вещества.

A tiny amount of the substance was required for analysis.

Genitive singular.

Вещество сохранило свою структуру при сверхнизких температурах.

The substance maintained its structure at ultra-low temperatures.

Prepositional plural.

Антивещество аннигилирует при контакте с материей.

Antimatter annihilates upon contact with matter.

Scientific terminology.

Это вещество является кристаллическим по своей сути.

This substance is crystalline in its essence.

Instrumental case with 'являться'.

В романе автор описывает 'вещество памяти'.

In the novel, the author describes the 'substance of memory'.

Metaphorical usage.

Свойства вещества определяются его молекулярным строением.

The properties of a substance are determined by its molecular structure.

Passive construction.

Данное вещество обладает высокой проникающей способностью.

This substance has a high penetrating power.

Formal scientific style.

Избыток этого вещества может привести к патологии.

An excess of this substance can lead to pathology.

Genitive singular.

Вещество было подвергнуто тщательному спектральному анализу.

The substance was subjected to thorough spectral analysis.

Passive participle + dative case.

Это вещество служит основой для многих полимеров.

This substance serves as the basis for many polymers.

Verb 'служить' with instrumental.

Häufige Kollokationen

химическое вещество

питательные вещества

вредные вещества

активное вещество

жидкое вещество

твёрдое вещество

газообразное вещество

наркотическое вещество

взрывчатое вещество

органическое вещество

Häufige Phrasen

обмен веществ

серое вещество

белое вещество

простое вещество

сложное вещество

отравляющее вещество

лекарственное вещество

растворённое вещество

радиоактивное вещество

балластные вещества

Wird oft verwechselt mit

вещество vs материал

Use 'материал' for building/making things; 'вещество' for the chemical essence.

вещество vs существо

A 'существо' is a living creature; a 'вещество' is an inanimate substance.

вещество vs вещь

A 'вещь' is a specific object; 'вещество' is the matter it is made of.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"серое вещество"

Used to refer to a person's brains or intelligence.

Пора бы уже и серое вещество включить!

informal/ironic

"входить в состав"

To be part of something (often used with substances).

Это вещество входит в состав многих кремов.

neutral

"обмен веществ"

Often used in casual talk about weight and diet.

В моём возрасте обмен веществ замедляется.

neutral

"действующее вещество"

The main ingredient in a medicine that actually works.

Главное — не название таблетки, а действующее вещество.

neutral

"взрывчатое вещество"

Sometimes used metaphorically for a tense situation.

Обстановка в офисе была как взрывчатое вещество.

literary

"суть да вещество"

An old-fashioned way to say 'the essence of the matter'.

Нам нужно понять саму суть да вещество этого дела.

archaic

"чистое вещество"

Something pure, without additives.

Это было чистое вещество, без единой примеси.

neutral

"ядовитое вещество"

Can be used for a toxic person's personality.

Её слова были как ядовитое вещество.

metaphorical

"питательное вещество"

Used metaphorically for 'food for thought'.

Эта книга — лучшее питательное вещество для ума.

literary

"неизвестное вещество"

Used to describe something sketchy or suspicious.

Он принёс в банке какое-то неизвестное вещество.

neutral

Leicht verwechselbar

вещество vs материя

Both mean 'matter'.

'Материя' is philosophical/universal; 'вещество' is physical/tangible.

Дух и материя (Spirit and matter) vs. Химическое вещество.

вещество vs состав

Related to ingredients.

'Состав' is the list of parts; 'вещество' is the whole material.

Состав лекарства (Composition of the medicine).

вещество vs тело

In physics, both are used.

A 'тело' (body) is an object with shape; 'вещество' is what it's made of.

Стеклянное тело (A glass body) vs. Стекло — это вещество.

вещество vs предмет

Both refer to 'things'.

'Предмет' is a discrete object or academic subject; 'вещество' is mass matter.

На столе лежат разные предметы.

вещество vs стихия

Sometimes used for 'elements'.

'Стихия' refers to natural forces (fire, water as an element of nature).

Водная стихия (The water element/force).

Satzmuster

Это [прилагательное] вещество.

Это белое вещество.

В [предмет] есть [прилагательное] вещества.

В лимоне есть полезные вещества.

[Вещество] растворяется в [жидкость].

Сахар растворяется в воде.

Это вещество используется для [цель].

Это вещество используется для чистки.

Вещество обладает [свойство].

Вещество обладает резким запахом.

В состав входит [количество] веществ.

В состав входит пять разных веществ.

Под действием [фактор] вещество [глагол].

Под действием тепла вещество расширяется.

Свойства вещества обусловлены [причина].

Свойства вещества обусловлены его структурой.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

Verben

Adjektive

Verwandt

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frequency

High, especially in news, health, and education domains.

Häufige Fehler

Using 'вещество' for a physical object like a chair. → предмет or вещь
A chair is an object (предмет), but it is made of a substance (вещество) like wood.
Saying 'новый вещество'. → новое вещество
'Вещество' is neuter, so the adjective must end in -ое.
Stressing the first syllable: ВÉщество. → вещество́
The stress in the singular is always on the final -о.
Confusing 'вещество' with 'существо'. → Use 'вещество' for matter and 'существо' for a living being.
They sound similar but have completely different meanings.
Using 'вещество' for building materials. → материал
While scientifically correct, it sounds unnatural in a construction context.

Tipps

Plural Stress

Remember the stress jump! One substance: вещество́. Many substances: вещéства. This is a very common mistake for learners.

Science Context

If you are in a chemistry lab, 'вещество' is your best friend. Use it for any liquid, powder, or gas you are analyzing.

Legal Precision

In formal or legal contexts, 'вещество' is preferred over 'штука' or 'вещь' because it is more precise.

Nutrients

To say something is healthy, mention its 'полезные вещества' (useful substances/nutrients).

Gray Matter

Associate 'вещество' with your brain ('серое вещество') to remember it's about the 'stuff' inside.

The 'shch' sound

The 'щ' in 'вещество' should be long and soft, like 'fresh cheese' but without the 't' sound.

Spelling

The suffix -ство is very common in Russian (like -ship or -ness in English). Learn to spell it once, and you'll know many words.

Material vs Substance

If you can build a house with it, it's a 'материал'. If you can put it in a test tube, it's a 'вещество'.

News keywords

When you hear 'обнаружено... вещество' on the news, something has been found by the authorities.

Mendeleev

Russians are proud of their chemistry history. Knowing 'вещество' helps you discuss Mendeleev's legacy.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'VEshchestvo' as the 'VEry' 'SHtuff' (stuff) that makes up the world. It sounds a bit like 'vestiges' of matter.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a scientist in a lab coat pointing at a mysterious glowing liquid (вещество) in a glass beaker.

Word Web

химия физика материя состав свойство элемент атом молекула

Herausforderung

Try to find three items in your room and name the 'вещество' they are made of in Russian (e.g., дерево, металл, пластик).

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old Church Slavonic root 'вещь' (vĕštĭ), meaning 'thing' or 'object'. The suffix '-ство' is a common Russian suffix used to form abstract or collective nouns from other roots.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The collective essence of 'things' or the state of being a 'thing'.

Indo-European > Slavic > East Slavic > Russian.

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful when using 'вещество' in plural ('вещества') around law enforcement, as it is the standard legal term for illegal drugs.

English speakers often use 'stuff' or 'material' where Russians would specifically use 'вещество'.

Mendeleev's Periodic Table (Периодическая система химических элементов) Bulgakov's 'Heart of a Dog' (referencing biological substances/tissues) Russian sci-fi movies like 'Solaris' (dealing with mysterious substances)

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Science Lab

Провести анализ вещества
Смешать два вещества
Опасное вещество
Химическая формула вещества

Doctor's Office

Активное вещество в таблетке
Обмен веществ
Нехватка питательных веществ
Аллергия на вещество

Police Station

Запрещенные вещества
Подозрительное вещество
Экспертиза вещества
Изъятие веществ

Grocery Store

Пищевые добавки и вещества
Содержание веществ
Натуральные вещества
Без вредных веществ

Physics Class

Состояние вещества
Плотность вещества
Масса вещества
Антивещество

Gesprächseinstiege

"Как ты думаешь, какое самое опасное вещество в мире?"

"Ты когда-нибудь читал состав продуктов на наличие вредных веществ?"

"У тебя хороший обмен веществ или ты следишь за диетой?"

"Как ты считаешь, серое вещество важнее, чем физическая сила?"

"Что ты знаешь об антивеществе и черных дырах?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Опишите химическое вещество, которое вы используете каждый день, и его свойства.

Напишите о том, как обмен веществ влияет на вашу энергию в течение дня.

Представьте, что вы открыли новое вещество. Какие у него свойства и как оно поможет миру?

Обсудите проблему загрязнения окружающей среды вредными веществами в вашем городе.

Как вы понимаете выражение 'серое вещество' в контексте образования?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

No, while it is common in science, it is also used for food ingredients, medication, and in law. It is a standard word for 'substance'.

The most common way is 'питательные вещества'. It literally means 'nourishing substances'.

'Вещество' is the standard, everyday word. 'Субстанция' is more formal, often used in philosophy or to describe something mysterious or abstract.

No, for fabric use 'ткань' or 'материал'. 'Вещество' would imply the chemical fibers themselves.

Yes, you can have 'одно вещество' (one substance) or 'много веществ' (many substances/types of substances).

It literally means 'gray matter' and refers to the brain. It is often used as a synonym for intelligence.

Nom: вещества, Gen: веществ, Dat: веществам, Acc: вещества, Inst: веществами, Prep: веществах.

Yes, 'наркотические вещества' is the formal term for drugs. In slang, 'под веществами' means 'on drugs'.

Yes! Singular: вещество́ (end stress). Plural: вещéства (middle stress).

Yes, it ends in -о and is a neuter noun.

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