label / etiquette
das Etikett, die Etikette
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label
A tag or sticker on a product that contains information such as price, contents, manufacturer, or care instructions.
Bitte lies das Etikett auf der Flasche, um die Zutaten zu überprüfen.
Please read the label on the bottle to check the ingredients.
label
An often simplifying or stereotypical designation or categorization that is attributed to a person, group, or thing.
Er kämpfte sein Leben lang gegen das Etikett des unzuverlässigen Künstlers.
He fought all his life against the label of being an unreliable artist.
etiquette
The set of formal rules of behavior and manners in society; etiquette.
Bei dem Staatsbankett mussten alle Gäste streng das diplomatische Etikett wahren.
At the state banquet, all guests had to strictly observe diplomatic etiquette.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Etikette |
| genitive | des Etiketts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Etikett | die Etikette die Etiketten, die Etiketts |
| accusative | das Etikett | die Etikette die Etiketten, die Etiketts |
| dative | dem Etikett | den Etiketten den Etiketts |
| genitive | des Etiketts des Etikettes | der Etikette der Etiketten, der Etiketts |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Etikett' (label/etiquette) from the context. If it is about products, bottles, or clothing, it means the sticker or label. If people are talking about people and stereotypes, it means the figurative label. In connection with formal behavior, it refers to rules of etiquette.
Auf dem Etikett des Weins steht das Anbaugebiet.
The label on the wine states the growing region.
Sie wollte das Etikett einer Außenseiterin endlich loswerden.
She finally wanted to get rid of the label of being an outsider.
Beim königlichen Empfang war das Etikett sehr streng.
At the royal reception, etiquette was very strict.
When referring to the sticker or label, typical verbs are 'aufkleben' (to stick on), 'anbringen' (to attach), 'lesen' (to read), or 'entfernen' (to remove). For example, people talk about 'ein Preisetikett' (a price label), 'ein Namensetikett' (a name tag), or 'ein Pflegeetikett' (a care label).
Könntest du bitte das Preisetikett von dem Geschenk entfernen?
Could you please remove the price label from the gift?
Vor dem Waschen solltest du das Pflegeetikett in der Jacke lesen.
Before washing it, you should read the care label in the jacket.
In the figurative meaning, different verbs are used. You can 'ein Etikett anheften' (attach a label to someone) or 'verpassen' (slap a label on someone). You yourself might try to 'ein Etikett loszuwerden' (get rid of a label).
Man hat ihm schnell das Etikett „faul“ angeheftet, obwohl das nicht stimmte.
People quickly attached the label 'lazy' to him, even though that was not true.
In the meaning of 'Benimmregeln' (rules of behavior), 'Etikett' (etiquette) is very formal and somewhat old-fashioned. Typical verbs here are 'das Etikett wahren' (to observe etiquette), 'beachten' (to follow), or 'verletzen' (to violate). This usage is found mainly in historical or diplomatic contexts.
Mit seiner lauten Art verletzte er das höfische Etikett.
With his loud manner, he violated court etiquette.
supporter / trailer / pendant
Both words can refer to information attached to an object. An “Anhänger” is usually attached loosely to the object, while an “Etikett” is normally attached directly to or stuck onto the product. Use “Anhänger” for a hanging card and “Etikett” for a marking on the product.
Auf dem Rucksack klebt ein Etikett mit dem Namen des Herstellers.
A label with the manufacturer's name is stuck onto the backpack.
Am Rucksack hängt ein Anhänger mit dem Namen und der Adresse des Besitzers.
A tag with the owner's name and address is hanging from the backpack.
