trächtig
Translation
pregnant (of animals), gravid
Examples
Die Kuh ist trächtig.
The cow is pregnant.
Eine trächtige Stute braucht besondere Pflege.
A pregnant mare needs special care.
Grammar Patterns
to be pregnant (of an animal) The cow is pregnant.
Similar Words
Synonym: schwanger (for humans); Antonym: güst (barren, for cattle)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'tragen' (to carry, to bear). An animal 'carries' its young.
Memory Tips
Remember it comes from 'tragen' (to carry). Crucially, use 'schwanger' for humans and 'trächtig' for animals.