αυγό
avgo
The Greek word for egg is αυγό (avgo).
αυγό refers to the edible egg of a domestic fowl or the contents of such an egg used as food.
Meaning: edible egg of a domestic fowl, the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word αυγό is a neuter noun. Its plural form is αυγά, and its genitive singular form, meaning 'of the egg', is αυγού.
How do you pronounce it?
avgo
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek philosophy, the 'Orphic Egg' was believed to be the source of all creation, containing the seed of the entire universe.
- In Greek Orthodox tradition, red-dyed αυγά are cracked against each other during Easter. The person whose egg remains unbroken is said to have good luck for the coming year.
- The spelling of αυγό is a point of debate among scholars. Some linguists argue it should be written as αβγό because the 'v' sound developed phonetically rather than coming from the original diphthong.
Examples in context
- Πόσο κοστίζει ένα αυγό;How much does an egg cost?This sentence is useful for asking about the cost of an αυγό.Tatoeba #5531996 by Zeus, translation #5531598 by carlosalberto
- Αυτό το αυγό μυρίζει άσχημα.This egg smells bad.This sentence is useful for describing the smell of an αυγό.Tatoeba #3868756 by Zeus, translation #3655859 by andrewgtreantos
- Θα τηγανήσω ένα αυγό στο τηγάνι.I am going to fry an egg in a pan.This sentence is useful for describing the preparation of an αυγό.Tatoeba #7768032 by eypros, translation #7767810 by sharris123
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις ένα αυγό για πρωινό;Theleis ena avgo gia proino?Do you want an egg for breakfast?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, θα ήθελα ένα βραστό αυγό.Nai, tha ithela ena vrasto avgo.Yes, I would like a boiled egg.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχουμε μόνο ένα αυγό στο ψυγείο.Echoume mono ena avgo sto psygeio.We only have one egg in the fridge.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕντάξει, πάρε εσύ το αυγό.Entaxei, pare esy to avgo.Okay, you take the egg.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αυγό, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
