die Schwangerschaft, -en
pregnancy
Zustand, in dem eine Frau ein ungeborenes Kind in ihrem Körper trägt, bis es geboren wird.
The German word "Schwangerschaft" is a noun that means "pregnancy". It is composed of two parts: "schwanger," which means "pregnant," and the suffix "-schaft," indicating a state or condition. The term refers specifically to the period during which a fetus develops in the womb.
Similar words in German include "Schwangerschaftsperiode" (period of pregnancy) and "Trächtigkeit" (gestation).
The difference is that "Trächtigkeit" is often used in a biological context for animals, whereas "Schwangerschaft" is specifically used for human pregnancy. Additionally, "Schwangerschaft" carries connotations related to the experience and implications of being pregnant.
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Examples
Die Schwangerschaft dauert normalerweise neun Monate.noun
The pregnancy usually lasts nine months.
Eine Schwangerschaft bringt viele Veränderungen mit sich.noun
A pregnancy brings many changes with it.
Eine Schwangerschaft kann verschiedene Phasen und Symptome aufweisen.noun
A pregnancy can exhibit various phases and symptoms.
Ihre Schwangerschaft verläuft ohne Komplikationen.noun
Her pregnancy is proceeding without complications.
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