German Expression · Advanced
das Ei in eine Schüssel schlagen
crack the egg into a bowl
Pronunciation: das Ei in eine Schüssel schlagen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: crack the egg into a bowl.
Example
Schlag das Ei in eine separate Schüssel.
Crack the egg into a separate bowl.
Practice tips
- Practice das Ei in eine Schüssel schlagen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.