schwanger
pregnant
Wenn eine Frau ein ungeborenes Kind in ihrem Bauch trägt.
The German word "schwanger" is an adjective that means "pregnant." It specifically refers to a woman who is carrying a developing fetus. Its linguistic roots are connected to the concept of being "loaded" or "burdened," which reflects the condition of pregnancy.
Similar words in German include "trächtig" (also meaning pregnant, commonly used for animals) and "schwanger sein" (to be pregnant).
The difference between "schwanger" and "trächtig" lies mainly in their usage; "schwanger" is used for humans, while "trächtig" is generally used for animals.
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Examples
Sie ist im sechsten Monat schwanger.adjective
She is six months pregnant.
Meine Freundin ist schwanger.adjective
My girlfriend is pregnant.
Die Ärztin erklärte, dass mehrere Patientinnen früher schwanger waren.adjective
The doctor explained that several patients had been pregnant before.
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