wean in Italian
wean in Italian is svezzare, disabituare — wean means to gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
wean in Italian
svezzare
(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.
disabituare
(transitive, by extension, normally "wean off") To cause to quit something to which one is addicted, dependent, or habituated.
What does "wean" mean?
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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."
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verb To gradually break a habit or dependence.
"The company is trying to wean itself off fossil fuels."
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.
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "wean" in Italian?
"wean" in Italian is svezzare, disabituare. wean means: To gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
How do you use "wean" in a sentence?
Example: "They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months." In Italian, "wean" is svezzare, disabituare.
Are there other ways to say "wean" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "wean": svezzare, disabituare.
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