Teig is the German word for "batter or dough". There are several batter or dough used in German cooking or baking:

(1) Mürbeteig - short or shortcrust pastry

(2) Hefeteig - yeast/leavened dough

(3) Blatterteig - flaky pastry

(4) Rührteig - sponge mixture/batter/dough