der Säugling
Translation
infant, baby, suckling
Examples
Der Säugling schläft friedlich im Bett.
The infant is sleeping peacefully in the bed.
Die Mutter füttert den Säugling.
The mother is feeding the infant.
Grammar Patterns
((the infant)) infant, baby The infant needs a lot of sleep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Baby, das Kleinkind
Etymology
From 'saugen' (to suck) + '-ling' (a suffix denoting a person). Literally a 'suckling'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Saug-' to the English word 'suck'. A 'Säugling' is a little one that sucks milk.