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