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How do you say "egg" in German?
das Ei
In German, "egg" is das Ei.
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Pronunciation
AY. Rhymes with 'say'. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Ei is neuter. The plural is die Eier.
Example sentence
Das Ei ist gebraten und lecker.
The egg is fried and delicious.
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How to remember das Ei
Ei is a very short, simple word. Imagine saying 'aye' as you nod while being served a fried egg at breakfast.
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Questions about das Ei
How do you say "egg" in German?
In German, "egg" is das Ei. It is a noun.
Is das Ei masculine or feminine?
Das Ei is neuter. The plural is die Eier.
How is das Ei used in a sentence?
Use das Ei as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Ei ist gebraten und lecker. (The egg is fried and delicious.).
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