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How do you say "dough" in German?
der Teig
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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