die Hebamme
Translation
midwife
Examples
Die Hebamme hilft bei der Geburt.
The midwife helps with the birth.
Wir haben eine erfahrene Hebamme gefunden.
We have found an experienced midwife.
Grammar Patterns
((the midwife)) the midwife The midwife comes to the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geburtshelferin
Etymology
From Middle High German 'hebeamme', from 'heben' (to lift) + 'Amme' (wet nurse). The person who 'lifts' the baby.
Memory Tips
Imagine a midwife 'heben' (lifting) a newborn baby. The word literally means 'lift-mother'.