eieren
eieren is the Dutch word for eggs.
How does it change in a sentence?
eieren is the plural form of the noun ei, which means egg.
Did you know?
- If a Dutch speaker calls someone an ei, it is often a lighthearted way of calling them a 'dummy' or a 'goofball'.
- The word eieren can be used in the expression eieren voor je eigen nest uitbroeden, meaning 'to hatch eggs for your own nest', which describes someone acting purely in their own self-interest.
- The word eieren can be used as a verb, where eieren means 'to lay eggs' or, figuratively, to act in a hesitant or indecisive manner.
Examples in context
- Ik hou van eieren.I like eggs.This sentence shows how to express a preference for eieren.Tatoeba #7928016 by MarijnKp, translation #6777211 by CK
- Bak me wat eieren.Fry me some eggs.This sentence is useful for requesting that someone fry eieren.Tatoeba #7928075 by MarijnKp, translation #2766916 by CK
- Hoe zijn de eieren?How are the eggs?This sentence shows how to ask about the state or quality of the eieren.Tatoeba #7928071 by MarijnKp, translation #2549393 by CK
- Wil je wat eitjes bij het ontbijt?Would you like some eggs for breakfast?
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Example conversation
Daan and Emma are shopping at the supermarket.
- DaanMoeten we nog eieren kopen?Do we still need to buy eggs?
- EmmaJa, we hebben geen eieren meer.Yes, we don't have any eggs left.
- DaanIk pak een doos eieren.I will grab a box of eggs.
- EmmaDat is prima, Daan.That is fine, Daan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
