Polish · Food & Drink
jajko
egg
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
An oval or round object laid by female birds, used as food.
Example
Ugotuj dwa jajka na twardo.
Boil two eggs hard.
Etymology
'Jajko' originates from the Proto-Slavic *jajko, meaning egg. This term has consistently referred to the egg across various Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jajko' is commonly used in both spoken and written Polish, across formal and informal situations, particularly in recipes and discussions about food preparation.