Teppich
/ˈtɛpɪç/masculine
The English word carpet is translated into German as Teppich. Wiktionary also lists Teppichboden.
Meaning: a fabric used as a floor covering (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Teppich | /ˈtɛpɪç/ | masculine |
| Teppichboden | /ˈtɛpɪçˌboːdn̩/ /ˈtɛpɪçˌboːdən/ |
masculine |
The word refers to a fabric used as a floor covering. In a broader sense, the related verb bedecken means to cover something like a carpet, while the phrase mit Teppichboden auslegen means to lay carpet.
Which one should you use?
Teppich refers to a rug or a piece of carpet that can be moved, whereas Teppichboden is a more technical and specific term for carpet that is fixed to the floor, such as wall-to-wall carpeting.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Teppich has the plural form Teppiche.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɛpɪç/
Did you know?
- The word Teppich is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'tape', as both descend from the Latin 'tapes', which originally described a narrow strip of woven fabric.
- The word Teppich can be used in German to describe a thick layer of something, such as a Schneeteppich for a blanket of snow.
- In German, a long narrow rug for a hallway is called a Läufer, which literally translates to 'runner'.
Examples in context
- Er webt einen Teppich.He is weaving a carpet.This sentence shows the use of the verb for weaving with Teppich.Tatoeba #7712399 by wolfgangth, translation #2720128 by Amastan
- Tom saugte den Teppich.Tom vacuumed the carpet.This sentence shows the use of the verb for vacuuming with Teppich.Tatoeba #5823198 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5821573 by Hybrid
- Sie wusch einen Teppich.She washed a carpet.This sentence shows the use of the verb for washing with Teppich.Tatoeba #2885337 by Zaghawa, translation #2880969 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are decorating their new living room.
- HannahIst dieser Teppich zu groß für das Zimmer?Is this carpet too big for the room?
- MaximilianNein, er passt perfekt unter den Tisch.No, it fits perfectly under the table.
- HannahDer Teppich sieht wirklich sehr schön aus.The carpet looks really beautiful.
- MaximilianJa, er macht das Zimmer viel gemütlicher.Yes, it makes the room much cozier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “carpet” translations and entries Teppich, Teppichboden, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Teppich, Teppichboden, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
