die Schwangere
Translation
pregnant woman
Examples
Der Arzt hilft der Schwangeren.
The doctor helps the pregnant woman.
Ein Sitzplatz ist für Schwangere reserviert.
A seat is reserved for pregnant women.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) The pregnant woman... Die Schwangere braucht Ruhe.
((Accusative)) ...the pregnant woman. Ich sehe die Schwangere.
((Dative)) ...to/for the pregnant woman. Ich helfe der Schwangeren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die werdende Mutter (the mother-to-be)
Etymology
A nominalisation of the adjective 'schwanger' (pregnant). It means 'the pregnant (female) one'.
Memory Tips
In German, adjectives can become nouns. 'Die Schwangere' is a female person who is 'schwanger'. The ending changes with the case.