NOUN

dasTeil/taɪ̯l/part; piece; section

Teil is a German noun that means part, piece, or section. It is pronounced /taɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Teile".

Definitions

1.a distinct piece or component of a whole(general object)

a.an element of something divided

Ich habe alle Teile des Puzzles gefunden.—I found all the parts of the puzzle.

2.a share or portion of something(portion)

a.a part of a total amount

Ein Teil des Geldes gehört dir.—A part of the money belongs to you.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Teildie Teile
Genitivedes Teilsder Teile
Dativedem Teilden Teilen
Accusativedas Teildie Teile

Frequently asked questions

What does "Teil" mean in English?
"Teil" means part, piece, or section. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Teil"?
"Teil" is pronounced /taɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Teil" der, die, or das?
"Teil" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Teil"?
The plural of "Teil" is "Teile".
What part of speech is "Teil"?
"Teil" is a noun in German.

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Make “Teil” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.