eineiig
Translation
identical (of twins)
Examples
Sie sind eineiige Zwillinge.
They are identical twins.
Die eineiigen Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.
The identical sisters look very similar.
Grammar Patterns
eineiige Zwillinge identical twins They are identical twins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: identical; Antonyms: fraternal (zweieiig)
Etymology
From 'ein' (one) + 'Ei' (egg) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'one-egged'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'ein Ei' (one egg). This directly relates to the biological origin of identical twins from a single egg.