noun

das Etikett, -en

label

The word "Etikett" has two primary meanings in German:

Label or tag: A piece of paper, plastic, or fabric attached to an object (such as a bottle, garment, or package) that provides information about the product, such as its name, price, ingredients, or brand.
Etiquette: A set of conventional rules of personal behavior in polite society, often referred to as "die Etikette" (though the spelling "Etikett" is sometimes historically associated with this concept, it is strictly distinguished from "die Etikette" in modern standard German).

Grammar: It is a neuter noun (das Etikett) and its plural form is "die Etiketten".
Origin: The word was borrowed in the 17th century from the French word "étiquette". Originally, it referred to a small slip or "ticket" attached to a document or package to indicate its contents. Over time, in the French court of the 18th century, "étiquette" also came to mean the ceremonial rules of behavior at court, as these rules were written down on small cards to be handed to guests.

Synonyms for the label meaning:
- Aufkleber
- Schild
- Preisschild
- Warenkennzeichnung
Synonyms for the social rules meaning (using "die Etikette"):
- Benimmregeln
- Anstandsregeln
- Umgangsformen
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for "Etikett" in either the sense of a label or social etiquette.