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Teig
In German
Teig
taɪk
🇬🇧 English
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
Tie
In English means: "To fasten or secure with a cord, rope, or string; a strip of material worn around the neck"
✅ Actually means
Teig
Dough, batter (for baking)
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Memory Tip
German 'Teig' is the 'dough' you bake, not a 'tie' you wear! You roll out 'Teig', you don't 'tie' it around your neck.
Example Sentences
1
Der Hefeteig muss noch eine Stunde gehen.
The yeast dough still needs to rise for an hour.
2
Für die Pfannkuchen mache ich einen dünnen Teig.
For the pancakes, I'm making a thin batter.