Wöchnerin
dieNounwoman who has just given birth; puerperal woman
English translations
- 01
woman in confinement
- 02
postpartum woman
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Frau, die sich im Wochenbett befindet, also kurz nach der Geburt eines Kindes.
- English meaning
- woman in postpartum
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Wöchnerin ruhte sich im Bett aus.
- English example
- The woman in postpartum rested in bed.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Wöchnerin
- Plural Form
- die Wöchnerinnen
Example sentences with “Wöchnerin”
Die Wöchnerin braucht viel Ruhe. (The woman who has just given birth needs much rest.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the etymology of 'Wöchnerin'?
It comes from 'Woche' (week), referring to the traditional 'Lying-in' period (Wochenbett).