Eigelb

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German

Etymology

Ei +‎ gelb

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯ɡɛlp/
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Noun

Eigelb n (strong, genitive Eigelbes or Eigelbs, plural Eigelbe)

  1. yolk (usually only in a culinary context)
    Synonym: Dotter

Declension

Declension of Eigelb
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Eigelb die Eigelbe
genitive eines des Eigelbes, Eigelbs der Eigelbe
dative einem dem Eigelb, Eigelbe1 den Eigelben
accusative ein das Eigelb die Eigelbe

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Eigelb” in Duden online
  • “Eigelb” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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