Greek · Food & Drink
αυγό
avgó
Egg
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
An egg laid by a hen, a common breakfast food.
Example
Τρώω δύο αυγά το πρωί.
I eat two eggs in the morning.
Etymology
'αυγό' (avgó) comes from the Ancient Greek word 'ᾠόν' (ōion), meaning egg. The transition reflects regular phonetic changes within the language over the centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'αυγό' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in spoken language, as well as written forms, including recipes and grocery listings in all Greek-speaking regions.