newborn
die Neugeborene, die Neugeborenen
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newborn
A child who has just been born or is only a few weeks old. In medicine, this refers to a child during the first 28 days after birth.
Die Hebamme legte das Neugeborene behutsam in die Arme seiner Mutter.
The midwife gently placed the newborn in its mother's arms.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Neugeborenen |
| genitive | der Neugeborenen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Neugeborene | die Neugeborenen |
| accusative | die Neugeborene | die Neugeborenen |
| dative | der Neugeborenen | den Neugeborenen |
| genitive | der Neugeborenen | der Neugeborenen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In 'Neugeborene' (newborn), you can recognize the components 'neu' (new) and 'geboren' (born). 'Geboren' belongs to the verb 'gebären' (to give birth); 'neu' refers here to the time of birth.
Auf der Station werden die Neugeborenen zusammen mit ihren Müttern betreut.
The newborns are cared for together with their mothers on the ward.
You can use 'als Neugeborenes' (as a newborn) to talk about this early stage of a person's life, even if they are now an adult. After 'als', no article is used.
Mein Bruder musste als Neugeborenes zwei Wochen im Krankenhaus bleiben.
My brother had to stay in the hospital for two weeks as a newborn.
Common collocations include 'ein Neugeborenes versorgen' (to care for a newborn), 'ein Neugeborenes stillen' (to breastfeed a newborn), and 'ein Neugeborenes untersuchen' (to examine a newborn). You will encounter these collocations especially in conversations about care and health.
Die Kinderärztin untersucht das Neugeborene, während die Eltern danebenstehen.
The pediatrician examines the newborn while the parents stand beside it.
