das Neugeborene
Translation
newborn, neonate
Examples
Das Neugeborene schläft friedlich.
The newborn is sleeping peacefully.
Die Eltern kümmern sich um ihr Neugeborenes.
The parents are taking care of their newborn.
Grammar Patterns
das Neugeborene (as subject) The newborn cries. Das Neugeborene weint.
ein Neugeborenes (as accusative object) They see a newborn. Sie sehen ein Neugeborenes.
Similar Words
Säugling (infant), Baby (baby)
Etymology
Composed of 'neu' (new) and 'geboren' (born). It literally means 'newly born'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English phrase 'newly born'. The German word is a direct combination of these two concepts.