die Geburt
Translation
births
Examples
Die Zahl der Geburten ist in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
The number of births has increased this year.
In diesem Krankenhaus gibt es viele Geburten pro Tag.
In this hospital, there are many births per day.
Grammar Patterns
the number of births The number of births is declining.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entbindungen (deliveries); Antonyms: Tode (deaths)
Etymology
From the verb 'gebären' (to give birth). The singular is 'die Geburt'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Geburtstag' (birthday), which is literally 'birth-day'. 'Geburten' is the plural.