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How do you say "egg" in German?

das Ei

Noun Neuter

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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