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B1 noun #3,500 가장 일반적인 9분 분량

Teig

상위 3,500

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설명 Teig in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'Teig' means dough or batter. You will see it in simple recipes or at the bakery. It is a masculine noun: 'der Teig'. You should learn it alongside words like 'Mehl' (flour), 'Wasser' (water), and 'backen' (to bake). A simple sentence would be: 'Ich mache einen Teig für Pizza.' (I am making a dough for pizza). Focus on the basic idea: flour + water = Teig.

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At A2, you start to use verbs with 'Teig'. You should know 'kneten' (to knead) and 'rühren' (to stir). You might encounter instructions like 'Den Teig 10 Minuten kneten.' (Knead the dough for 10 minutes). You also learn basic compound words like 'Pizzateig' or 'Kuchenteig'. You should be able to describe what you are doing in the kitchen using 'Teig' in the accusative case (den Teig).

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At the B1 level, you distinguish between different types of 'Teig'. You should know 'Hefeteig' (yeast dough) and 'Mürbeteig' (shortcrust). You understand the phrase 'den Teig gehen lassen' (to let the dough rise). You can follow more complex recipes and explain why a dough needs certain conditions, like 'Der Teig braucht Wärme.' (The dough needs warmth). You are also familiar with the adjective 'teigig' (doughy).

At B2, you use 'Teig' in more professional or detailed contexts. You might talk about the 'Konsistenz' (consistency) or 'Elastizität' (elasticity) of the dough. You understand the difference between 'Teig' and 'Masse'. You can discuss food culture and the importance of 'Sauerteig' (sourdough) in German baking. You also start to recognize metaphorical uses, such as describing a person's complexion as 'teigig'.

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At C1, you use the word 'Teig' with nuance. You might use it in idiomatic expressions or understand its role in literature and cultural history. You can discuss the chemical processes (fermentation, gluten development) using advanced vocabulary. You understand terms like 'Vorteig' (pre-ferment) and 'Teigführung' (dough management). Your vocabulary includes specific varieties like 'Brandteig' or 'Blätterteig' and their unique properties.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word. You can discuss the etymology of 'Teig' (from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to smear' or 'to knead'). You can write professional culinary critiques or technical documents about industrial dough production. You understand the most subtle regional variations and the historical evolution of dough-based recipes in German-speaking countries. You use 'Teig' effortlessly in any register, from slang to academic prose.

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Teig 30초 만에

Teig is the German word for dough or batter, covering both solid and liquid mixtures.
It is a masculine noun (der Teig) and is central to German bread and cake culture.
Common verbs include 'kneten' (knead), 'rühren' (stir), and 'gehen lassen' (let rise).
It appears in many compounds like Pizzateig, Hefeteig, and Blätterteig.

The German word Teig is a fundamental noun in the German culinary lexicon, primarily referring to any mixture of flour and liquid that is destined to be baked, fried, or boiled. While the English language often distinguishes between 'dough' (thick, kneadable mixtures for bread or pizza) and 'batter' (liquid mixtures for cakes or pancakes), German frequently uses Teig as a comprehensive umbrella term. To be more specific, Germans might add prefixes to denote the consistency, such as Rührteig for batter or Knetteig for dough, but in daily conversation, Teig covers the entire spectrum of flour-based foundations.

The Culinary Foundation: In Germany, a country world-renowned for its bread culture (Brotkultur), the word Teig carries significant cultural weight. It is not just a mixture; it is a living entity, especially when referring to Hefeteig (yeast dough) or Sauerteig (sourdough). When a German speaker says they are making 'Teig', they are usually at the beginning of a creative process that involves patience, temperature control, and physical labor.
Consistency and Texture: The word describes anything from the elastic, tough mass of a pizza base to the runny, pourable liquid of a crêpe. If it is uncooked and based on flour, it is Teig. This differs from Masse, which refers to mixtures that might not contain flour as the main structure, like a poppy seed filling or a marzipan mixture.

Der Teig muss mindestens eine Stunde an einem warmen Ort gehen, damit er schön locker wird.
— A common instruction in German baking recipes.

You will encounter this word most frequently in domestic kitchens, bakeries (Bäckereien), and supermarkets. However, it also appears in metaphorical contexts. For instance, someone might be described as 'teigig' (doughy) if their skin looks pale and soft, or if a person lacks a firm character. In certain southern dialects and colloquial settings, 'Teig' can even refer to money (similar to 'dough' in English slang), though 'Knete' or 'Kohle' are more common for that purpose.

Naschen erlaubt: Viele Kinder lieben es, den rohen Teig direkt aus der Schüssel zu probieren.

Regional Variations: While the word itself is standard German, the types of Teig vary by region. In the south, you'll hear much more about Spätzleteig, which is a specific, viscous batter for egg noodles. In the north, the focus might be more on heavy Roggenbrotteig (rye bread dough).

In professional settings, the term is used with precision. A master baker (Bäckermeister) distinguishes between 'direkte Teigführung' (direct dough processing) and 'indirekte Teigführung' (using a pre-ferment or sourdough). This level of detail highlights how central the concept of Teig is to German identity and daily life, extending far beyond a simple mixture of ingredients into the realm of science and tradition.

Using Teig correctly involves understanding the verbs that typically accompany it. Because dough is a physical substance that changes state, the verbs associated with it describe movement, preparation, and transformation. The most common verb is kneten (to knead), followed by rühren (to stir/mix), ausrollen (to roll out), and gehen lassen (to let rise).

Action Verbs for Dough

Kneten: Used for firm doughs like bread or pizza. "Du musst den Teig kräftig kneten."
Rühren: Used for liquid batters like cake. "Rühre den Teig, bis er glatt ist."
Ausrollen: Using a rolling pin (Nudelholz). "Rolle den Teig auf einer bemehlten Fläche aus."
Gehen lassen: Specific to yeast doughs. "Lass den Teig an einem warmen Ort gehen."

Wenn der Teig an den Händen klebt, musst du noch etwas Mehl hinzufügen.

When describing the quality or state of the dough, Germans use adjectives like geschmeidig (smooth/supple), klebrig (sticky), fest (firm), or flüssig (liquid). For example, a perfect pizza dough should be elastisch und geschmeidig. If you are following a recipe, you might see the phrase zu einem glatten Teig verarbeiten, which means 'process into a smooth dough'.

Der Blätterteig ist besonders schwierig herzustellen, da er viele Schichten Butter enthält.

Prepositions with Teig: Commonly used with aus (out of) or in (in).
- "Kekse aus Teig stechen" (To cut cookies out of dough).
- "Luftblasen im Teig" (Air bubbles in the dough).

Finally, consider the passive use. In recipes, you will often find: "Der Teig wird in eine Form gefüllt." (The dough/batter is filled into a mold). Understanding these patterns allows you to navigate German cookbooks with ease and communicate effectively in any kitchen environment.

The word Teig is omnipresent in German daily life, primarily because of the central role of the Bäckerei (bakery). Every morning, millions of Germans visit their local baker to buy rolls (Brötchen) made from fresh Teig. If you stand in line at a bakery, you might hear the staff talking about the next batch of Teig being ready or customers asking if a certain bread is made with Sauerteig (sourdough).

At the Supermarket: In the refrigerated section of any German supermarket (Edeka, Rewe, Aldi), you will see 'Fertigteig' (ready-made dough). Products like Pizzateig aus dem Kühlregal or Sonntagsbrötchen-Teig in a pressurized can are staples for busy families. Here, the word is used on packaging to denote convenience.

"Haben Sie auch Brot ohne Weizenteig? Ich vertrage keinen Weizen."

On television, German cooking shows (Kochshows) like 'Das große Backen' use the word Teig incessantly. Judges critique the consistency, the aeration, and the 'Porenstruktur' (pore structure) of the Teig. You’ll hear phrases like "Der Teig ist überknetet" (the dough is over-kneaded) or "Die Konsistenz vom Teig ist perfekt".

In der Weihnachtsbäckerei gibt es manche Kleckerei, zwischen Mehl und Milch macht so mancher Knilch eine riesengroße Teigschlacht.
— Famous German children's song by Rolf Zuckowski.

In the Workshop: Interestingly, the word can sometimes be heard in construction or art contexts, though usually as part of a compound or metaphor. A very thick, dough-like adhesive or filler might be described as having a teigige Konsistenz. This helps workers describe materials that are malleable but hold their shape.

Whether you are listening to a podcast about artisanal bread making or simply reading the back of a cake mix box, Teig is the keyword that signals the start of something delicious. It is a word of potential, representing the raw state before heat transforms it into a meal.

For English speakers, the most common pitfall when using Teig is the lack of distinction between 'dough' and 'batter'. In English, you would never call pancake batter 'dough', but in German, Pfannkuchenteig is perfectly standard. Learners often search for a separate word for batter and end up using Masse or Flüssigkeit, which sounds unnatural in a baking context.

Mistake 1: The Gender Confusion: Many learners assume Teig is neuter (das Teig) because it is a substance, similar to das Wasser or das Mehl. However, it is strictly masculine: der Teig. Using the wrong article will make sentences like "Ich esse das Teig" sound significantly 'off' to native ears.
Mistake 2: Confusing Teig with Masse: While Teig is for flour-based mixtures, Masse is used for mixtures where other ingredients dominate, like Baisermasse (meringue) or Füllmasse (filling). If you call a flourless chocolate cake base a Teig, it's usually fine, but a professional would call it a Schokoladenmasse if it contains very little to no flour.

Falsch: Ich knete die Teig für zehn Minuten.
Richtig: Ich knete den Teig für zehn Minuten.

Another subtle error occurs with the verb gehen. In English, we say the dough 'rises'. In German, we say der Teig geht (the dough goes) or man lässt den Teig gehen. Learners often try to translate 'rise' literally as aufsteigen or hochgehen, which is understandable but incorrect in a culinary sense. Stick to gehen for yeast-based expansion.

Falsch: Der Teig steigt auf.
Richtig: Der Teig geht auf.

Lastly, be careful with the plural. While die Teige exists, it is rarely used unless you are comparing different types of dough (e.g., 'the different doughs of Europe'). In most cases, Teig is treated as an uncountable noun, similar to 'bread' or 'water' in English, when referring to a single batch.

To truly master German, you need to know when to use Teig and when to opt for a more specific synonym or related term. While Teig is the general word, several alternatives exist depending on the context and the physical state of the mixture.

Teig vs. Masse: As mentioned, Masse is the primary alternative. Use Masse for mixtures without flour or where flour is a minor ingredient.
- Biskuitmasse: Sponge cake base (often very light and airy).
- Füllmasse: A filling for a pie or pastry.
Teig vs. Gemisch / Mischung: Gemisch or Mischung are more scientific or general. You would use Backmischung for the dry powder in a box, but once you add water and eggs, it becomes a Teig.

Der Vorteig (pre-ferment) hilft dabei, das Aroma des Brotes zu verbessern.

Specific types of Teig you should know:

Hefeteig: Yeast dough (for bread, pizza, some cakes).
Mürbeteig: Shortcrust pastry (for tart bases or cookies).
Blätterteig: Puff pastry (layered with butter).
Brandteig: Choux pastry (for eclairs or profiteroles).
Rührteig: Cake batter (mixed with a whisk or mixer).

Colloquial Alternatives: In slang, Knete (modeling clay) is the most common synonym for 'dough' meaning money. You might also hear Schotter or Zaster, but Knete specifically mirrors the 'kneadable' nature of dough.

Understanding these nuances allows you to describe textures and cooking processes with the precision of a native speaker. Whether you are discussing the 'geschmeidige Konsistenz' of a dough or the 'luftige Masse' of a mousse, you now have the tools to choose the right word for the right moment.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

It is related to the Latin word 'fingere' (to shape/form), which is the root of the English word 'fiction'. So, dough and fiction are etymological cousins!

발음 가이드

UK /taɪk/

US /taɪɡ/

The stress is on the only syllable.

라임이 맞는 단어

Zweig steig feig schweig geig neig bleig reig

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'ei' as 'ay' (like 'take'). It must be 'eye'.
Pronouncing the 'g' as a soft English 'g'. In German, final 'g' sounds like 'k'.
Confusing it with 'Teich' (pond), which has a 'ch' sound at the end.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize in recipes and signs.

쓰기 3/5

Need to remember the 'ei' spelling and masculine gender.

말하기 2/5

Simple one-syllable word, watch the final 'g'.

듣기 2/5

Distinctive sound, unlikely to be confused.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

Mehl Wasser backen Küche essen

다음에 배울 것

Hefe kneten Ofen Backblech Nudelholz

고급

Teigführung Gärprozess Hydratation Klebereiweiß

알아야 할 문법

Masculine Nouns

Der Teig ist weiß.

Accusative Object

Ich knete den Teig.

Compound Nouns

Hefe + Teig = Hefeteig.

Separable Verbs

Ich rolle den Teig aus.

Dative after 'mit'

Ich arbeite mit dem Teig.

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Der Teig ist fertig.

The dough is ready.

Nominative masculine singular.

Ich brauche Mehl für den Teig.

I need flour for the dough.

Accusative after 'für'.

Ist das der Teig für die Pizza?

Is that the dough for the pizza?

Question with 'sein'.

Der Teig schmeckt gut.

The dough tastes good.

Subject of the sentence.

Wir machen heute Teig.

We are making dough today.

Simple present tense.

Der Teig ist in der Schüssel.

The dough is in the bowl.

Preposition 'in' with dative.

Kaufst du den Teig im Supermarkt?

Do you buy the dough at the supermarket?

Direct object (accusative).

Das ist viel Teig!

That is a lot of dough!

Used as an uncountable noun.

Du musst den Teig lange kneten.

You must knead the dough for a long time.

Modal verb 'müssen' + infinitive.

Rühre den Teig mit einem Löffel.

Stir the batter with a spoon.

Imperative form.

Der Teig klebt an meinen Fingern.

The dough is sticking to my fingers.

Verb 'kleben' with dative.

Lass den Teig im Kühlschrank.

Leave the dough in the fridge.

Imperative with local preposition.

Wie viel Mehl kommt in den Teig?

How much flour goes into the dough?

'In' with accusative (direction).

Der Teig muss noch 20 Minuten backen.

The dough/cake still needs to bake for 20 minutes.

Modal verb construction.

Rollen Sie den Teig dünn aus.

Roll the dough out thinly.

Separable verb 'ausrollen'.

Der Pizzateig ist sehr weich.

The pizza dough is very soft.

Compound noun: Pizza + Teig.

Der Hefeteig muss an einem warmen Ort gehen.

The yeast dough must rise in a warm place.

Specific baking terminology 'gehen'.

Ich habe den Teig zu fest geknetet.

I kneaded the dough too firmly.

Perfect tense with 'haben'.

Für Plätzchen verwendet man meistens Mürbeteig.

For cookies, one usually uses shortcrust pastry.

Passive-like use of 'man'.

Der Teig hat sein Volumen verdoppelt.

The dough has doubled its volume.

Possessive pronoun 'sein'.

Kannst du den Teig bitte in die Form füllen?

Can you please fill the batter into the mold?

Accusative movement.

Wenn der Teig reißt, ist er zu trocken.

If the dough tears, it is too dry.

Conditional 'wenn' clause.

Dieser Teig enthält keine Eier.

This dough contains no eggs.

Verb 'enthalten' with accusative.

Nach dem Ruhen lässt sich der Teig besser verarbeiten.

After resting, the dough is easier to process.

Reflexive 'lässt sich' for possibility.

Die Konsistenz des Teiges ist entscheidend für das Ergebnis.

The consistency of the dough is crucial for the result.

Genitive case 'des Teiges'.

Achten Sie darauf, dass der Teig nicht zu warm wird.

Make sure that the dough does not get too warm.

Subordinate clause with 'dass'.

Der Sauerteig verleiht dem Brot ein besonderes Aroma.

The sourdough gives the bread a special aroma.

Dative object 'dem Brot'.

Blätterteig erfordert viel Geduld beim Tourieren.

Puff pastry requires a lot of patience during folding/layering.

Technical baking term 'Tourieren'.

Der Teig wurde über Nacht im Kühlschrank gelagert.

The dough was stored in the fridge overnight.

Passive voice (Vorgangspassiv).

Ein geschmeidiger Teig sollte nicht mehr an der Schüssel kleben.

A smooth dough should no longer stick to the bowl.

Adjective 'geschmeidig' in nominative.

Manche Teige müssen mehrmals gefaltet werden.

Some doughs must be folded several times.

Plural 'Teige' with modal passive.

Der Teig ist aufgrund der Hefe stark aufgegangen.

The dough has risen significantly due to the yeast.

Preposition 'aufgrund' with genitive.

Die Elastizität des Teiges resultiert aus der Glutenentwicklung.

The elasticity of the dough results from gluten development.

Scientific/Technical register.

Ein gelungener Teig ist die Basis für jedes Meisterstück.

A successful dough is the basis for every masterpiece.

Adjective 'gelungen' as attribute.

Durch die lange Teigführung entwickeln sich komplexe Aromen.

Through long dough fermentation/management, complex aromas develop.

Advanced compound 'Teigführung'.

Er hatte ein teigiges Gesicht und wirkte kränklich.

He had a doughy face and looked sickly.

Metaphorical/Adjective use.

Der Teigling wird nun in den Ofen eingeschossen.

The piece of dough is now being put into the oven.

Professional term 'Teigling'.

In der Industrie wird der Teig oft mit Zusatzstoffen stabilisiert.

In industry, dough is often stabilized with additives.

Passive voice with 'wird'.

Ohne ausreichende Hydratation lässt sich der Teig kaum dehnen.

Without sufficient hydration, the dough can hardly be stretched.

Technical term 'Hydratation'.

Das Geheimnis liegt im Vorteig, der Stunden zuvor angesetzt wurde.

The secret lies in the pre-ferment, which was started hours before.

Relative clause.

Die rheologischen Eigenschaften des Teiges sind für Großbäckereien von Belang.

The rheological properties of the dough are of importance for large-scale bakeries.

Highly academic 'rheologisch'.

Das Kneten des Teiges symbolisiert in der Literatur oft den Schöpfungsakt.

Kneading dough often symbolizes the act of creation in literature.

Nominalized verb 'Das Kneten'.

Die enzymatische Aktivität im Teig beeinflusst die Krustenbildung.

Enzymatic activity in the dough influences crust formation.

Scientific terminology.

Er bearbeitete den Teig mit einer fast meditativen Hingabe.

He worked the dough with an almost meditative devotion.

Literary style.

Die Teigausbeute ist eine wichtige Kennzahl in der Kalkulation.

The dough yield is an important key figure in the calculation.

Economic/Technical term 'Teigausbeute'.

Durch Autolyse entspannt sich der Teig von selbst.

Through autolysis, the dough relaxes by itself.

Advanced biochemical term.

Die feine Porung des Teiges zeugt von handwerklicher Präzision.

The fine porosity of the dough testifies to artisanal precision.

Elevated verb 'zeugen von'.

Trotz der modernen Technik bleibt der Teig ein unberechenbares Medium.

Despite modern technology, dough remains an unpredictable medium.

Concessive 'trotz' with genitive.

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Teig kneten

Teig gehen lassen

Teig ausrollen

glatter Teig

klebriger Teig

fertiger Teig

Teig ruhen lassen

lockerer Teig

Teig naschen

schwerer Teig

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Den Teig führen

— To manage the fermentation process of dough over time.

Der Bäcker führt den Teig über 24 Stunden.

Ab in den Teig

— Colloquial way to say 'put it into the mix'.

Alle Zutaten ab in den Teig!

Den Teig abstechen

— To cut portions of dough.

Er sticht den Teig in kleine Stücke ab.

Teig schleifen

— A specific technique to shape dough balls to create tension.

Die Brötchen müssen rund geschliffen werden.

Den Teig blindbacken

— To bake a crust without filling (using weights).

Der Mürbeteig wird zuerst blindgebacken.

Teig ansetzen

— To start the mixing/fermentation process.

Ich setze heute Abend den Teig an.

Den Teig auskratzen

— To scrape the last bits of dough out of a bowl.

Kannst du die Schüssel auskratzen?

Teig wirken

— Professional term for shaping dough.

Der Teig wird auf dem Backbrett gewirkt.

Den Teig bemehlen

— To put flour on the dough to prevent sticking.

Bemehle den Teig, bevor du ihn rollst.

Teig ausstechen

— To cut out shapes (like cookies).

Wir stechen jetzt die Sterne aus dem Teig aus.

자주 혼동되는 단어

Teig vs Teich

Means 'pond'. Sounds similar but ends with 'ch'.

Teig vs Tag

Means 'day'. Different vowel sound.

Teig vs Talg

Means 'tallow' or 'sebum'. Culinary but very different substance.

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"Aufgehen wie ein Hefeteig"

— To grow or expand very quickly.

Die Stadt wächst und geht auf wie ein Hefeteig.

informal

"In der Knete sein"

— To be in the money (slang, using Knete as dough).

Seit seinem neuen Job ist er voll in der Knete.

slang

"Aus dem gleichen Teig gebacken sein"

— To be of the same character or ilk.

Die beiden Brüder sind aus dem gleichen Teig gebacken.

neutral

"Teigig im Gesicht sein"

— To look pale and unhealthy.

Nach der Krankheit war er noch ganz teigig im Gesicht.

neutral

"Die Knete zusammenhalten"

— To save money/be frugal.

In schlechten Zeiten muss man die Knete zusammenhalten.

informal

"Einen Teig am Laufen haben"

— To have a sourdough starter active (literal) or a project in progress (figurative).

Ich habe da gerade einen interessanten Teig am Laufen.

informal

"Jemanden weichkneten"

— To wear someone down until they agree (like kneading dough).

Ich habe meinen Chef endlich weichgeknetet.

informal

"Sich wie Kaugummi-Teig ziehen"

— To drag on forever (usually a process).

Die Verhandlung zog sich wie Kaugummi-Teig.

informal

"Den Teig nicht fett machen"

— To not make a difference/not be significant (often 'Das macht den Kohl auch nicht fett').

Die fünf Euro machen den Teig auch nicht fett.

colloquial

"Aus weichem Teig sein"

— To have a weak character.

Er wird sich nicht wehren, er ist aus zu weichem Teig.

literary

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Teig vs Masse

Both refer to mixtures.

Teig is flour-based; Masse is often flourless or liquid/airy.

Kuchenteig vs. Schokoladenmasse.

Teig vs Brei

Both are thick mixtures.

Brei is mushy/cooked (like porridge); Teig is raw and for baking.

Haferbrei vs. Brotteig.

Teig vs Paste

Both are malleable.

Paste is usually non-culinary or very concentrated (tomato paste).

Zahnpasta vs. Blätterteig.

Teig vs Gemisch

General term for mixture.

Gemisch is scientific; Teig is specific to baking.

Gasgemisch vs. Pizzateig.

Teig vs Knete

Physical similarity.

Knete is for playing/art; Teig is for eating.

Spielknete vs. Keksteig.

문장 패턴

Der Teig ist [Adjektiv].

Der Teig ist fertig.

Ich [Verb] den Teig.

Ich knete den Teig.

Lass den Teig [Zeitdauer] [Verb].

Lass den Teig eine Stunde gehen.

Die [Substantiv] des Teiges ist [Adjektiv].

Die Konsistenz des Teiges ist perfekt.

Aufgrund der [Substantiv] [Verb] der Teig.

Aufgrund der Hefe geht der Teig auf.

Der Teig dient als [Substantiv] für...

Der Teig dient als Basis für das Gebäck.

Wenn der Teig [Zustand], dann...

Wenn der Teig klebt, dann nimm Mehl.

Kannst du den Teig [Verb]?

Kannst du den Teig ausrollen?

어휘 가족

명사

Teigwaren

Teigschaber

Teigrolle

Teigling

Teigausbeute

Hefeteig

Mürbeteig

Blätterteig

동사

kneten

rühren

ausrollen

gehenlassen

anrühren

verarbeiten

형용사

teigig

geschmeidig

klebrig

zäh

locker

사용법

frequency

Extremely frequent in culinary, domestic, and cultural contexts.

자주 하는 실수

Using 'das Teig' → der Teig
Teig is masculine. Always use 'der', 'den', or 'dem'.
Saying 'Der Teig steigt' → Der Teig geht (auf)
The specific culinary verb for rising dough is 'gehen'.
Using 'Teig' for meat mixtures → Hackfleischmasse
Meat mixtures are called 'Masse', not 'Teig', because they lack flour structure.
Pronouncing 'Teig' like 'Tag' → Teig (eye sound)
'Tag' means day and has an 'ah' sound. 'Teig' has an 'eye' sound.
Confusing 'kneten' and 'rühren' → kneten (dough), rühren (batter)
Kneten is for heavy doughs; rühren is for liquid batters.

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Article Memory

Associate 'Der Teig' with 'Der Bäcker' (The baker). Both are masculine and go together in the kitchen.

Compound Power

Whenever you learn a new baked good, just add '-teig' to the end to describe its raw state.

Bread Culture

Knowing about 'Sauerteig' will help you understand German pride in their 3,000+ types of bread.

The EI Sound

Smile when you say the 'ei' in Teig. It’s a wide, bright sound like in 'light' or 'bright'.

Recipe Reading

Look for the word 'verarbeiten'. It usually tells you what to do with the Teig.

Gehen lassen

Don't translate 'rise' as 'steigen'. In the kitchen, dough always 'goes' (gehen).

Money Talk

If someone asks for 'Knete', they want your money, not your pizza dough!

Supermarket Search

Find the 'Kühlregal' (fridge) to see how many 'Fertigteige' (ready-doughs) exist.

Kneading

Use the verb 'kneten' only for firm dough. For liquid batter, use 'rühren'.

Teig vs Masse

If it has a lot of flour, call it Teig. If it's mostly eggs/sugar, call it Masse.

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기억법

Imagine a TIGER kneading a ball of TEIG. TIGER and TEIG both start with T and G.

시각적 연상

Picture a huge, fluffy ball of white dough with the word 'DER' written on it in chocolate.

Word Web

Küche Backen Mehl Hefe Kneten Ofen Pizza Brot

챌린지

Go to a German recipe website (like Chefkoch.de) and search for 'Teig'. List five different types you find.

어원

From Middle High German 'teic', from Old High German 'teig'. It shares roots with the English word 'dough'.

원래 의미: Something kneaded or smeared.

Germanic (Indo-European).

문화적 맥락

No specific sensitivities; purely culinary.

English speakers often separate 'dough' and 'batter', which can lead to confusion in German where 'Teig' is the only word needed.

In der Weihnachtsbäckerei (Song) Das große Backen (TV Show) Grimm's Fairy Tales (often mentions bread/dough)

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In the kitchen

Den Teig kneten
Zutaten für den Teig
Teig in die Form geben
Der Teig geht auf

At the bakery

Frischer Teig
Sauerteigbrot
Teiglinge backen
Ohne Weizenteig

In a recipe book

Zu einem glatten Teig verarbeiten
Den Teig kühl stellen
Teig ausrollen
Teig ruhen lassen

With children

Teig naschen
Figuren aus Teig
Teigschlacht
Klebriger Teig

At the supermarket

Fertigteig kaufen
Pizzateig aus dem Regal
Backmischung
Blätterteig gefroren

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"Backst du deinen Pizzateig selbst oder kaufst du ihn?"

"Welche Art von Teig findest du am schwierigsten zu machen?"

"Darf man bei dir in der Küche den rohen Teig probieren?"

"Hast du schon mal Brot mit echtem Sauerteig gebacken?"

"Was ist das Geheimnis für einen richtig lockeren Teig?"

일기 주제

Beschreibe das Gefühl, wenn du frischen Teig mit den Händen knetest.

Welche Erinnerungen hast du an das Backen mit Teig in deiner Kindheit?

Schreibe eine kurze Anleitung für deinen Lieblingsteig.

Warum ist Brot (und damit Teig) so wichtig für die deutsche Kultur?

Stell dir vor, du bist ein Bäcker. Wie sieht dein perfekter Teig aus?

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Yes, it is always 'der Teig'. This does not change regardless of the type of dough.

Yes! In German, 'Pfannkuchenteig' is the standard term, even though it is liquid.

Teig usually contains a significant amount of flour. Masse refers to mixtures like meringue or marzipan.

Use the verb 'gehen'. 'Der Teig geht.' or 'Der Teig geht auf.'

It is sourdough. It uses natural yeast and bacteria to ferment the dough.

Yes, 'die Teige', but it is only used when talking about multiple varieties of dough.

It means they have a pale, soft, and perhaps unhealthy-looking complexion.

Technically yes, but 'Knete' is the much more common slang term for 'dough' as money.

It is puff pastry, made by layering dough and butter many times.

At the end of the word, it sounds like a 'k' (Teik). If you say 'Teige', it sounds like a hard 'g'.

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