scrambled egg
das Rührei, die Rühreier
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scrambled egg
A dish made from beaten eggs that are heated in a pan while being stirred until they set.
Zum Sonntagsfrühstück gibt es bei uns oft frische Brötchen und Rührei.
For Sunday breakfast, we often have fresh rolls and scrambled eggs.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rühreier |
| genitive | des Rühreis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Rührei | die Rühreier |
| accusative | das Rührei | die Rühreier |
| dative | dem Rührei | den Rühreiern |
| genitive | des Rühreis des Rühreies | der Rühreier |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Rührei' (scrambled egg) is a simple compound made from the verb 'rühren' (to stir) and the noun 'das Ei' (the egg). So it literally describes an egg that is stirred while cooking.
Kannst du bitte die Eier für das Rührei rühren?
Can you please stir the eggs for the scrambled eggs?
Common verbs used in connection with scrambled eggs are 'machen' (to make), 'zubereiten' (to prepare), and 'essen' (to eat). They are often combined with other ingredients, for example 'Rührei mit Speck' (scrambled eggs with bacon), 'mit Kräutern' (with herbs), or 'mit Tomaten' (with tomatoes).
Ich mache uns schnell ein Rührei mit Schnittlauch.
I'll quickly make us some scrambled eggs with chives.
Möchtest du zum Frühstück Rührei oder ein gekochtes Ei?
Would you like scrambled eggs or a boiled egg for breakfast?
Scrambled eggs are a very popular dish for breakfast or a quick dinner in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Especially on weekends, for many people they are part of a leisurely breakfast.
Am Sonntag schlafen wir aus und genießen dann ein spätes Frühstück mit Rührei.
On Sunday we sleep in and then enjoy a late breakfast with scrambled eggs.
