uova
The English word "eggs" is translated into Italian as uova.
uova refers to the oval objects produced by female birds that are used as food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word uova is the irregular feminine plural form of the masculine singular noun uovo.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes mistakenly use the masculine plural uovi, but uova is the only correct plural form for the food item.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the expression uovo di Colombo describes a simple solution to a seemingly difficult problem, referring to a legend about Christopher Columbus.
- The word uova is so central to Italian culture that the phrase uovo di Pasqua refers to the elaborate chocolate eggs given during Easter, which are often shaped like actual eggs or decorative capsules.
- The linguistic transition from the masculine singular to the feminine plural is an archaic trait that survives in very few Italian nouns.
Examples in context
- Io amo le uova.I love eggs.This example shows how to express a personal preference for uova.Tatoeba #12045315 by Guybrush88, translation #11857860 by CK
- Salò le sue uova.He salted his eggs.This example demonstrates the action of salting uova.Tatoeba #9641246 by Guybrush88, translation #7391011 by CH
- Ha preso le uova?Did you get the eggs?This example is useful for asking if someone has obtained the uova.Tatoeba #11718028 by Guybrush88, translation #2891056 by CK
- Preparami un'omelette con le uova, per favore.Make me an omelette with eggs, please.
- Dovresti aggiungere più uova nella tua torta per renderla più soffice.You should add more eggs to your cake to make it fluffier.
- Vorrei preparare un'insalata di riso con le uova sode.I would like to make a rice salad with boiled eggs.
- Mamma, mi puoi fare la frittata con gli uovetti?Mom, can you make me an omelette with the little eggs?
- Sto preparando una crema pasticcera con gli uovetti.I'm making a custard with the little eggs.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- SofiaTi servono le uova?Do you need the eggs?
- LorenzoSì, servono due uova fresche.Yes, two fresh eggs are needed.
- SofiaLe uova sono nel frigorifero.The eggs are in the refrigerator.
- LorenzoGrazie, le prendo subito.Thanks, I'll get them right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
