noun

die Geburt, -en

birth

Der Moment, in dem ein Baby aus dem Bauch der Mutter kommt und beginnt, außerhalb zu leben.

The German word "Geburt" is a noun that means "birth". It stems from the verb "gebaren," which means "to give birth" or "to bear" (a child). "Geburt" refers specifically to the act of being born or the moment of birth itself.

Similar words in German include "Entbindung" (delivery) and "Gebären" (to birth). The difference between "Geburt" and "Entbindung" is that "Entbindung" often emphasizes the medical or procedural aspect of the birth process, while "Geburt" focuses more on the event of birth itself.

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Examples

Die Geburt des Kätzchens war ein besonderes Ereignis.noun

The birth of the kitten was a special event.

Eine Geburt ist immer ein besonderes Ereignis.noun

A birth is always a special event.

Die Geburt fand im Krankenhaus statt.noun

The birth took place in the hospital.

Zur Geburt ihres Kindes gratulieren wir herzlich.noun

We warmly congratulate them on the birth of their child.

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