English–German
“cradle” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈviːgə/
Example
Das Baby liegt in der Wiege.
The baby is lying in the cradle.
How to say “cradle” in German
“Cradle” in German is Wiege.
A baby rests in a small rocking bed, which also evokes the first place that shelters and gives rise to something new.
Example sentences with Wiege
Die Stadt gilt als die Wiege der Demokratie.
The city is regarded as the cradle of democracy.
Tips for using Wiege
- In the figurative phrase die Wiege der Menschheit, Wiege takes a genitive phrase after it, meaning 'the cradle of humanity'.