der Säugling, -e
infant
Ein sehr kleines Kind, das erst vor kurzer Zeit geboren wurde und noch hauptsächlich Milch trinkt.
Definition & meaning
A Säugling is a newborn or a very young child that is primarily fed by breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. In English, this corresponds to an "infant" or a "baby." The term specifically emphasizes the stage of development where the child relies on sucking (usually at the breast) for nutrition.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine noun (der Säugling). It is formed by combining the verb saugen (to suck) and the suffix -ling, which is often used in German to denote a person or being characterized by a certain quality or state. Therefore, it literally describes a "sucking one."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- das Baby
- der Säugling is also sometimes referred to as der Säugling or der Neugeborene (newborn, though this term covers a narrower age range).
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Säugling schläft in seinem Bett.noun
The infant sleeps in his bed.
Die Ärztin untersuchte den Säugling gründlich.noun
The doctor thoroughly examined the infant.
Die Mutter fütterte den Säugling vorsichtig.noun
The mother carefully fed the infant.
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