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Ei Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ei" is mainly used as noun meaning "egg", "oh" or "wow". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "Ei"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Ei
- Plural: die Eier
Meanings of "Ei" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Bird's ovum, especially chicken, used as food"
"Ei", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Ovum of a bird, especially a chicken, used as food."
- Translation(s): egg
- Synonym(s): Eischale, Eigelb, Eiweiß
- Related word(s): Henne, Küken, Nest
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte ein gekochtes Ei zum Frühstück.
- Das Ei ist hartgekocht.
- Ein frisches Ei schmeckt immer besser.
2.) "Insect or reptile ovum"
"Ei", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Ovum of an insect or reptile."
- Translation(s): egg
- Synonym(s): Eischale, Larve
- Related word(s): Insekt, Reptil, Schlüpfen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Schlange legte ein Ei in den Sand.
- Das Ei der Schildkröte ist sehr groß.
- Im Frühling findet man viele Eier von Insekten.
3.) "Expression of surprise or astonishment"
"Ei", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expression to show surprise or astonishment."
- Translation(s): oh, wow, hey, well
- Synonym(s): Ach, Oh
- Related word(s): Ach, Oh
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ei, das hätte ich nicht erwartet!
- Ei der Daus, was für eine Überraschung!
- Ei guck mal, wer da ist!