tæppet

Tæppet is the definite form of the Danish noun tæppe, meaning a carpet or rug. It denotes a floor covering used in homes, offices, and other interiors.

Tæppe is a neuter noun. The indefinite singular is et tæppe, the indefinite plural tæpper, the definite singular tæppet, and the definite plural tæpperne. These forms follow the standard Danish noun inflection for neuter nouns.

Etymology and cognates: tæppe is a loanword from continental European sources. It has cognates in Dutch tapijt, German Teppich, and French tapis; the Danish form emerged in the medieval period and has since become the common term for carpet.

Usage and varieties: Carpets can be woven textiles, machine-made or hand-knotted. Tæppet may refer to large area carpets or smaller floor coverings. Related terms include måtte, a mat or smaller rug, and løber, a long runner rug.

In Danish everyday language, tæppet is a common term for floor coverings and can be encountered in interior design, home décor, and discussions of room arrangement. The word also appears in various contexts related to textiles and furnishings, reflecting its central role in describing a key element of indoor spaces.