English–German

“pregnancy” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃvaŋɐʃaft/

Example

Viele Schwangerschaften verlaufen ohne Komplikationen.

Many pregnancies progress without complications.

Illustration for Schwangerschaft (pregnancy)

How to say “pregnancy” in German

“Pregnancy” in German is Schwangerschaft.

A months-long phase marked by the development of an unborn child in the womb.

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

Example sentences with Schwangerschaft

Während der Schwangerschaft sind regelmäßige Vorsorgeuntersuchungen wichtig.

During pregnancy, regular prenatal checkups are important.

Tips for using Schwangerschaft

  • German commonly uses Schwangerschaft for the medical or general condition, while a person usually says Ich bin schwanger to state that she is pregnant.

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