das

neuter

aɪ̯

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Translation

the egg

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Word origin

From Old High German ei, from the same Proto-Germanic root as English egg.

Origin
Old High German
Root
ei
English cognates
egg

Grammar

Genderneuter
PluralEierirregular

Examples

.

For breakfast he always eats an egg.

bemalt.

We painted the eggs in bright colours.

.

The egg is still warm.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 2: Words 911-920.