English–German

“baby” in German

German

AlsoSäugling

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbeːbi/

Example

Das Baby schläft im Kinderzimmer.

The baby is sleeping in the children's room.

Illustration for Baby (baby)

How to say “baby” in German

“Baby” in German is Baby.

A tiny child whose daily life depends on adults for feeding, sleep, and care.

Full entry for Baby: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Baby

Kannst du heute auf das Baby aufpassen?

Can you look after the baby today?

Tips for using Baby

  • Baby is neuter in German, so the definite article is das and the plural is Babys.

Other German words for “baby”

Der Säugling schläft friedlich.

The baby is sleeping peacefully.

“baby” in other languages