German - English (British) translations for "Ei"
"Ei" German translation
Translation
egg
Definition
Ei
Part of speech
noun
Gender
neuter
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: egg
Ich esse gerne ein Ei zum Frühstück.
I like to eat an egg for breakfast.
Meaning: testicle
Der Boxer wurde in die Eier getreten.
The boxer was kicked in the testicles.
Meaning: ball
Der Junge wirft den Ball hoch in die Luft.
The boy throws the ball high into the air.
Meaning: target
Das rote Kreuz markiert das Ziel.
The red cross marks the target.
Meaning: core
Die Eierschale schützt den Kern des Eis.
The eggshell protects the core of the egg.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich esse ein Ei zum Frühstück.
A1: I eat an egg for breakfast.
A1: Das Ei ist hartgekocht.
A1: The egg is hard-boiled.
A1: Kannst du mir bitte ein Ei geben?
A1: Can you please give me an egg?
B1: Sie backt einen Kuchen mit drei Eiern.
B1: She bakes a cake with three eggs.
B1: Gestern habe ich ein Omelett aus Eiern gemacht.
B1: Yesterday, I made an omelette from eggs.
B2: In der Küche steht eine Schüssel mit rohen Eiern.
B2: There is a bowl with raw eggs in the kitchen.
B2: Er hat das Ei vorsichtig aufgeschlagen und den Inhalt in die Schüssel gegeben.
B2: He carefully cracked the egg and put the content into the bowl.
C1: Die Köchin bereitete eine Soufflé-Sauce zu, indem sie das Eigelb mit Senf und Essig vermischte.
C1: The chef prepared a soufflé sauce by mixing the egg yolk with mustard and vinegar.
C1: Die Eierschale ist porös und ermöglicht den Gasaustausch während der Brutzeit.
C1: The eggshell is porous and allows gas exchange during the incubation period.
C2: Das Rezept verlangt nach einem frischen Ei, aber ich habe nur ein gekochtes Ei zur Hand.
C2: The recipe calls for a fresh egg, but I only have a boiled egg on hand.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Ei' translates to 'egg' in English. It refers to the reproductive body produced by female animals, especially birds, which contains the embryo and is typically surrounded by a hard shell.
In Germany, eggs are a staple food and are consumed in various forms. They can be boiled, fried, scrambled, or used as an ingredient in baking. Eggs are often enjoyed for breakfast or as a protein-rich addition to meals.
Eggs are also symbolic in many cultures and have different meanings associated with them. In Germany, for example, eggs are traditionally decorated and exchanged during Easter as a symbol of fertility and new beginnings.