German word

Teppich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɛpɪç/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncarpet

Example

Ich sauge jeden Samstag den Teppich.

I vacuum the carpet every Saturday.

Illustration for Teppich (carpet)

More examples

Sie kaufte einen neuen Teppich fürs Wohnzimmer.

She bought a new carpet for the living room.

Core concept

A warm decorative floor layer that creates a distinct area within a room.

Common phrases

  • einen Teppich auslegen

    lay out a carpet

  • auf dem Teppich sitzen

    sit on the carpet

  • ein großer Teppich

    a large carpet

Similar words

Teppichboden: Wall-to-wall carpeting fixed across an entire room floor.
Fußmatte: A small mat placed by an entrance to remove dirt from shoes.
Läufer: A narrow, long floor covering suited to hallways or stairs.

Definition in German

Ein Teppich ist ein flaches Textilstück, das auf dem Boden liegt und einen Raum dekorativ oder schützend bedeckt.

Word origin

The German word derives from Middle High German teppech, which was borrowed from Old French tapiz and ultimately from Latin tapetum.

Usage tips

  • In everyday German, Teppich can mean either a rug or a carpet, while Teppichboden specifically refers to floor carpeting.

Other meanings

  • rugnoun

Opposites

  • Parkettparquet flooringnoun
  • Fliesetilenoun

Related words

  • Teppichbodencarpetingnoun
  • Teppichlegercarpet installernoun
  • Teppichläufercarpet runnernoun

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