German · People & Family
"Baby" in German: Baby
das Baby
Baby in German is das Baby, neuter. The plural is often Babys. You will also hear Säugling in medical contexts.
In a café
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How to pronounce Baby
Say it
BAH-bee
/ˈbeːbi/
BAH-bee. Like English baby but with a clearer ah in the first syllable for many speakers.
"Baby" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Baby | the baby Neuter everyday noun. | Neuter everyday noun. |
| Babys | babies Common plural spelling. | Common plural spelling. |
| Säugling | infant More formal or medical. | More formal or medical. |
| Babybauch | baby bump Pregnancy compound. | Pregnancy compound. |
How to use Baby in real life
- 1In a café
Darf das Baby hier einen Hochstuhl bekommen?
Can the baby get a high chair here?
Das Baby with polite dürfen.
- 2Family news
Mein Cousin hat ein Baby bekommen.
My cousin had a baby.
Ein Baby bekommen = to have a baby.
- 3Park walk
Das Baby schläft endlich im Wagen.
The baby is finally sleeping in the stroller.
Im Wagen for in the pram.
Mistakes English speakers make with Baby
Incorrect: Der Baby weint.
Correct: Das Baby weint.
Baby is neuter: das Baby.
Incorrect: Zwei Babien spielen.
Correct: Zwei Babys spielen.
Everyday plural is Babys, not Babien.
Good to know
Germans use Baby freely for infants. For toddlers you switch to Kleinkind or the child's name. On trains, quiet cars still expect soft voices around sleeping Babys.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping a friend with a stroller on the tram
ChatPal
Soll ich dir mit dem Baby helfen?
Shall I help you with the baby?
You
Ja bitte. Das Baby ist heute unruhig.
Yes please. The baby is restless today.
ChatPal
Kein Problem. Setz dich mit dem Baby hierhin.
No problem. Sit here with the baby.
You
Danke. Gleich schläft das Baby wieder.
Thanks. The baby will fall asleep again soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Baby" in German
What gender is Baby?
Neuter: das Baby.
How do you say babies?
Usually Babys.
Is Säugling the same?
Similar meaning, but more formal or clinical.
How do you say baby food?
Die Babynahrung or der Brei.
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