Translation of Romanian word "ou" to English
ou
/oʊ/
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 noun 'ou' refers to a round or oval body produced by female birds, reptiles, and other animals, often containing a developing embryo.
🇬🇧 English
egg
Example
El a găsit acest ou în birou.
He found this egg in the office.
Oul era foarte proaspăt.
The egg was very fresh.
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Common phrases
- ou de găină— chicken egg
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Frequency rank: #191 in Romanian
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What does the Romanian word "ou" mean?▼
The Romanian word "ou" means "egg" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Un ou este un aliment care provine de la un pui." (which translates as "He found this egg in the office.").
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