Infant

derNoun

infant (Spanish royal title); historically, a young child

English translations

  1. 01

    baby

  2. 02

    infant

  3. 03

    toddler

Word details

German meaning
Ein Infant ist ein sehr junges Kind, ein Säugling.
English meaning
Infant
Synonym
Kleinkind, Säugling
German example
Die Mutter wiegte ihren Infant sanft in den Armen.
English example
The mother gently rocked her infant in her arms.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Infant
Plural Form
die Infanten

Example sentences with “Infant”

  1. Der Infant wurde am Hof erzogen. (The infante was raised at court.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Infant' a common German word?

It is rare and usually refers to a title for the son of a Spanish or Portuguese king. It is masculine.