NOUN

dasTeil/taɪ̯l/part; section; piece

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

Definitions

1.a portion or segment of a whole(general)

a.individual part of something larger

Ein Auto besteht aus vielen Teilen.—A car consists of many parts.

2.an object that is a component or spare part(component/object)

a.component or replacement part

Wir müssen ein neues Teil für die Waschmaschine bestellen.—We have to order a new part for the washing machine.

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, section, or piece. 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.