der Säugling
Translation
infant, baby, nursling
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
Derived from 'saugen' (to suck) and the suffix '-ling', indicating a person associated with the action. It literally means 'suckling'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'suckling'. The German 'Saug-' part sounds like 'suck'. A 'Säugling' is a baby that nurses.