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infant in German

infant in German is Kind, Säugling, Baby — infant means a very young child, roughly from birth up to around two years old.

infant in German

Kind
noun
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
Säugling
noun
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
Baby
noun
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
Kleinkind
noun
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
Kriechling
noun
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
Wickelkind
noun
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
Minderjährige
noun
(legal) A minor.
Minderjähriger
noun
(legal) A minor.

What does "infant" mean?

  1. noun A very young child, roughly from birth up to around two years old.
    "The infant slept peacefully in her mother's arms."
  2. adjective Relating to the early years of primary school.
    "She teaches infant classes at the local primary school."
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infant in a sentence

  • The infant slept peacefully in her mother's arms.
  • Infant mortality has dropped sharply over the last century.
  • She teaches infant classes at the local primary school.

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What is "infant" in German?

"infant" in German is Kind, Säugling, Baby. infant means: A very young child, roughly from birth up to around two years old.

How do you use "infant" in a sentence?

Example: "The infant slept peacefully in her mother's arms." In German, "infant" is Kind, Säugling, Baby.

Are there other ways to say "infant" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "infant": Kind, Säugling, Baby, Kleinkind, Kriechling, Wickelkind.

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