Eiweiss
dasNounprotein; egg white (Swiss/Liechtenstein spelling)
English translations
- 01
protein
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein wichtiger Nährstoff, der für den Aufbau und die Reparatur von Körpergewebe benötigt wird; auch der klare Teil eines Eies.
- English meaning
- Protein
- Synonym
- Protein
- German example
- Eier sind reich an Eiweiss.
- English example
- Eggs are rich in protein.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Eiweiss
- Plural Form
- die Eiweisse
Related words
- Klebereiweiss
glue protein
- Speichereiweiss
storage protein
- Eiweisssynthese
protein synthesis
- Eiweissfällung
Protein precipitation
- Speichereiweiss
Storage protein
- Klebereiweiss
Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley, responsible for the elastic properties of dough.
Example sentences with “Eiweiss”
Dieses Nahrungsmittel enthält viel Eiweiss. (This food contains a lot of protein.)
Frequently asked questions
Why the 'ss'?
This is the standard spelling in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, which do not use the 'ß' character.