English–German

“egg” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aɪ̯/

Example

Kannst du mir bitte ein Ei geben?

Can you please give me an egg?

Illustration for Ei (egg)

How to say “egg” in German

“Egg” in German is Ei.

A fragile oval shell enclosing a yolk and white, serving as food or the start of a bird's growth.

Full entry for Ei: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ei

Im Café bestelle ich oft ein gebratenes Ei.

At the café, I often order a fried egg.

Tips for using Ei

  • Ei is neuter, with the forms das Ei, ein Ei, and the plural die Eier.

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