Teppich
/ˈtɛpɪç/masculine
The German word for rug is Teppich.
The word Teppich refers to a partial floor covering.
Meaning: partial floor covering (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Teppich refers to a rug or a single piece of floor covering, the word Teppichboden is used specifically for wall-to-wall carpeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Teppich takes the ending -s in the genitive singular case, appearing as Teppichs to mean "of the rug". The plural form of Teppich is Teppiche.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɛpɪç/
Did you know?
- The phrase auf den Teppich gerufen werden describes being called into a superior's office for a reprimand.
- The English word 'tape' actually comes from the same Latin root, 'tapes', that gave rise to Teppich.
- In German, you might hear the term Teppich used metaphorically to describe a thick layer of something, such as a Teppich of snow on the ground.
Examples in context
- Er kaufte einen Teppich.He bought a rug.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express that someone bought a Teppich.Tatoeba #9985606 by wolfgangth, translation #8478836 by CH
- Dieser Teppich ist eine Handarbeit.This rug is handmade.This sentence is useful for describing a Teppich that is handmade.Tatoeba #8737775 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2731702 by sharptoothed
- Der Hund hat auf dem Teppich geschlafen.The dog slept on the rug.This sentence is useful for stating that a dog slept on a Teppich.Tatoeba #10362785 by Yorwba, translation #10748525 by sundown
- Könnten Sie bitte den Teppich saugen?Could you please vacuum the rug?
- Welche Farbe hat der Teppich?What color is the rug?
- Kannst du bitte den Läufer unter dem Couchtisch sauber machen?Can you please clean the rug under the coffee table?
- Die Läufer in meinem Flur sind alle bunt.The rugs in my hallway are all colorful.
- 33 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are looking at a new rug in their living room.
- MaximilianIst dieser Teppich zu groß für das Zimmer?Is this rug too big for the room?
- SarahNein, ich finde den Teppich perfekt.No, I think the rug is perfect.
- MaximilianEr sieht sehr gemütlich aus.It looks very cozy.
- SarahJa, er passt gut zu den Möbeln.Yes, it fits well with the furniture.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rug” translations and entries Teppich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Teppich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
