German noun
das Teil
Quick answer
The correct German article for Teil is das, so you say das Teil. The plural form is die Teile. In English, it usually means part.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is das, so you say das Teil. The plural is die Teile. In English, Teil usually means part.
Learner note
Do not memorize Teil on its own — learn it as das Teil. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Teile.
Other article or meaning variants
This lemma appears with more than one valid article or meaning in German. Use the context and glosses below to compare the variants.
das Teil
part
Plural: die Teile
der Teil
part
Plural: die Teile
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FAQ
What is the article for Teil?
The correct article is das, so the full noun is das Teil.
What is the plural of Teil?
The plural form is die Teile.
What does Teil mean in English?
Teil usually means part in English.
Can Teil have more than one article in German?
Yes. Teil appears with multiple article or meaning variants, so you should check the context and compare the listed options.