Amme

dieNoun

wet nurse; nanny

English translations

  1. 01

    amma

  2. 02

    nipple

  3. 03

    breast

Word details

German meaning
Eine Amme ist eine Frau, die ein fremdes Kind stillt, meist weil die Mutter des Kindes dazu nicht in der Lage ist.
English meaning
Wet nurse
Synonym
Stillmutter
German example
Da die Mutter erkrankt war, wurde eine Amme engagiert, um das Baby zu ernähren.
English example
Since the mother was ill, a wet nurse was hired to feed the baby.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Amme
Plural Form
die Ammen

Example sentences with “Amme”

  1. Die Amme kümmert sich liebevoll um das Kind. (The wet nurse takes care of the child affectionately.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Amme?

The plural of 'Amme' is 'Ammen'. It is a feminine noun (die).