Translation of German word "Ei" to English
dasEi
/aɪ/
Meaning
NounAn approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell during its development. The (usually) non-developing, edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, chicken; the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food.
How to use
Ei ('egg') is neuter: das Ei (plural: die Eier). Gekochtes Ei — Boiled egg. Spiegelei — Fried egg.
🇬🇧 English
Ei
Example
Ich esse Ei.
I eat egg.
Das Ei ist hart gekocht.
The egg is hard-boiled.
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Common phrases
- Spiegelei— fried egg / sunny side up
- Rührei— scrambled eggs
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What is the definition of the German word "das Ei"?▼
The German word "das Ei" is defined as: "An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell during its development. The (usually) non-developing, edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, chicken; the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food."
What does the German word "das Ei" mean?▼
The German word "das Ei" means "Ei" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Ei"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Man isst Eier zum Frühstück." (which translates as "I eat egg.").
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