das Eiweiß
Translation
protein, egg white, albumen
Examples
Sportler brauchen viel Eiweiß.
Athletes need a lot of protein.
Trenne das Eiweiß vom Eigelb.
Separate the egg white from the yolk.
Grammar Patterns
das Eiweiß protein Meat contains a lot of protein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Protein, Eiklar
Etymology
A compound of 'Ei' (egg) and 'weiß' (white). It literally translates to 'egg white', and by extension, it came to mean 'protein' in general.
Memory Tips
Simply remember 'Ei' = egg and 'weiß' = white. The 'egg white' is a primary source of protein, connecting the two meanings directly.