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How do you say "dough" in German?

der Teig

Noun Masculine

In German, "dough" is der Teig.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced TYKE. The 'ei' sounds like English eye, rhymes with like.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun (der Teig). Plural is Teige. Used in baking.

Example sentence

Der Teig ist weich.

The dough is soft.

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How to remember der Teig

Teig is dough. A sticky mixture of flour and water.

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Questions about der Teig

How do you say "dough" in German?

In German, "dough" is der Teig. It is a noun.

Is der Teig masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun (der Teig). Plural is Teige. Used in baking.

How is der Teig used in a sentence?

Use der Teig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Teig ist weich. (The dough is soft.).

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