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wean in Greek

wean in Greek is απογαλακτίζομαι, απογαλακτίζω — wean means to gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.

wean in Greek

απογαλακτίζομαι
verb
Pronounced: apogalaktizomai
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.
απογαλακτίζω
verb
Pronounced: apogalaktizo
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.

What does "wean" mean?

  1. verb To gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
    "They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months."
  2. verb To gradually break a habit or dependence.
    "The company is trying to wean itself off fossil fuels."
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wean in a sentence

  • They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months.
  • The company is trying to wean itself off fossil fuels.

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What is "wean" in Greek?

"wean" in Greek is απογαλακτίζομαι, απογαλακτίζω. wean means: To gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.

How do you pronounce απογαλακτίζομαι?

"wean" in Greek is απογαλακτίζομαι, pronounced "apogalaktizomai".

How do you use "wean" in a sentence?

Example: "They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months." In Greek, "wean" is απογαλακτίζομαι, απογαλακτίζω.

Are there other ways to say "wean" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "wean": απογαλακτίζομαι, απογαλακτίζω.

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