Amharic · Food & Drink
እንቁላል
inkulal
Egg
Beginnernoun
Definition
An egg laid by a hen.
Example
ጠዋት ሁለት እንቁላል እበላለሁ።
I eat two eggs in the morning.
Etymology
The word 'እንቁላል' (inkulal) comes from the Amharic language, with roots traceable to agricultural practices surrounding poultry. It signifies the importance of eggs in the Ethiopian diet.
How & Where It’s Used
'እንቁላል' is used across both formal and informal registers, commonly found in discussions about food preparation and nutrition.