ova
The Latin word for eggs is ova.
How does it change in a sentence?
ova is the neuter plural form of the noun. The singular form is ovum, which means egg.
Did you know?
- Horace used the phrase ab ovo usque ad mala, 'from the egg to the apples', to mean from start to finish, because a Roman dinner began with eggs and ended with fruit.
Examples in context
- Ei ova non placent.She doesn't like eggs.This sentence shows how to use ova with a third-person singular subject.Tatoeba #12314072 by soridsolid, translation #5331731 by Adelpa
- Ova mihi non placent.I don't like eggs.This sentence demonstrates the use of ova with a first-person singular subject.Tatoeba #1208732 by alexmarcelo, translation #593243 by CK
- Quot ova parit musca?How many eggs does a fly lay?This sentence illustrates how to use ova when asking about a quantity.Tatoeba #7077356 by alexmarcelo, translation #1821006 by Amastan
- Unum ovumOne egg
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Example conversation
In a kitchen during breakfast.
- MarcusOva edere volumus.We want to eat eggs.
- ClaudiaSuntne ova bona?Are the eggs good?
- MarcusIta, ova optima sunt.Yes, the eggs are excellent.
- ClaudiaTunc ova edamus.Then let's eat the eggs.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
