Translation of Polish word "niemowlę" to English
niemowlę
/ɲɛmˈvʲɔwɛ/
Meaning
NounA very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered. A very young human, even if not yet born.
How to use
The neuter noun 'niemowlę' (infant / baby) declines irregularly with the suffix '-ęt-' in oblique cases (e.g., genitive 'niemowlęcia', nominative plural 'niemowlęta', genitive plural 'niemowląt'). Historically, it means 'one who cannot speak' (from 'nie' + 'mówić').
🇬🇧 English
baby
Structure Guide
Polish Word: niemowlę
Translation: baby
Example Sentences
Niemowlę śpi
The baby is sleeping
Jej dziecko zawsze było aktywne, nawet zanim się urodziło, kiedy kopało ją w pęcherz.
Her baby was always active, even before he was born, kicking her in the bladder.
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Common phrases
- płacz niemowlęcia— baby's crying
- zdrowe niemowlę— healthy infant / baby
- karmić niemowlę— to feed an infant / baby
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