αυγά
avga
The Greek word for "eggs" is αυγά (avga).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form αυγά is derived from the singular neuter noun αυγό. When used with the definite article, the plural form is τα αυγά.
How do you pronounce it?
avga
Did you know?
- Ancient Greek mythology speaks of the 'Cosmic Egg', or Ωό, from which the entire universe was said to have hatched.
- During Orthodox Easter, Greeks dye αυγά deep red to symbolize the blood of Christ and play a game called 'tsougrisma', where they clink eggs together to see whose does not crack.
- The word αυγό is the root of the English word 'ovulation', as well as 'oval' and 'ovoid', reflecting the ancient Greek influence on scientific terminology.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ έβρασε τ' αυγά.Tom boiled the eggs.This sentence is useful for describing the action of boiling the αυγά.Tatoeba #5483307 by Zeus, translation #5448750 by CK
- Πόσο κοστίζουν τ' αυγά;How much do eggs cost?This sentence is useful for asking about the price of αυγά.Tatoeba #5531987 by Zeus, translation #5531644 by CK
- Αγόρασα μισή ντουζίνα αυγά.I bought half a dozen eggs.This sentence is useful for expressing the quantity of αυγά purchased.Tatoeba #1503805 by glavkos, translation #262181 by adjusting
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Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are planning breakfast in the kitchen.
- Μαρία MariaΘέλεις αυγά για πρωινό;Thelis avga gia protino?Do you want eggs for breakfast?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, προτιμώ τα αυγά φριτά.Nai, protimo ta avga frita.Yes, I prefer fried eggs.
- Μαρία MariaΈχουμε ακόμα αυγά στο ψυγείο;Ehoume akoma avga sto psygeio?Do we still have eggs in the fridge?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, υπάρχουν αρκετά αυγά.Nai, yparchoun arketa avga.Yes, there are enough eggs.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
