Translation of Polish word "jajko" to English
jajko
/jajkɔ/
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
The neuter noun 'jajko' (egg) is the diminutive of 'jajo', but is the standard everyday term for culinary and shopping purposes. In the genitive plural, the form is 'jajek'. The phrase 'jajko na twardo' means hard-boiled egg.
🇬🇧 English
egg
Structure Guide
Polish Word: jajko
Translation: egg
Example Sentences
Jajko jest pełne składników odżywczych
The egg is full of nutrients
Powinienem określić minimalną ilość jajka potrzebną do zrobienia dobrego majonezu.
I should specify the minimum amount of egg needed to make good mayonnaise.
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Common phrases
- jajko na twardo— hard-boiled egg
- jajko na miękko— soft-boiled egg
- smażyć jajko— to fry an egg
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