NOUN
dasEi/aɪ̯/egg; ovum
Ei is a German noun that means egg or ovum. It is pronounced /aɪ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Eier".
Definitions
1.hard-shelled reproductive body produced by birds and other animals(food, animal biology)
a.egg laid by birds, especially chicken, used as food
Zum Frühstück esse ich oft ein Ei.—I often eat an egg for breakfast.
b.ovum or reproductive cell of animals, especially birds, reptiles, insects, etc.
Im Nest lagen mehrere Eier.—There were several eggs in the nest.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ei | die Eier |
| Genitive | des Eis | der Eier |
| Dative | dem Ei | den Eiern |
| Accusative | das Ei | die Eier |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ei" mean in English?
- "Ei" means egg or ovum. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ei"?
- "Ei" is pronounced /aɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ei" der, die, or das?
- "Ei" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Ei"?
- The plural of "Ei" is "Eier".
- What part of speech is "Ei"?
- "Ei" is a noun in German.
