das Ei
egg (das — neut.)
How do you say “egg (das — neut.)” in German? It’s das Ei. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articledas
Pluraldie Eier
Pronunciationdahs EYE
Example
Ich möchte zwei Eier zum Frühstück.
I would like two eggs for breakfast.
Memory tip
EYE sounds like 'eye' — picture an egg shaped like an eye to remember 'Ei' = egg.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Ei» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Ei» is das.
What is the plural of «Ei»?
The plural is die Eier.
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