miminko
[ˈmɪmɪŋko]neuter
The English word 'baby' translates to Czech as miminko. Wiktionary also lists děťátko and nemluvně.
Meaning: very young human being (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| miminko | [ˈmɪmɪŋko] (narrow) | neuter |
| děťátko | [ˈɟɛcaːtko] (narrow) | neuter |
| nemluvně | [ˈnɛmluvɲɛ] (narrow) | neuter |
| kojenec | [ˈkojɛnɛt͡s] (narrow) | masculine |
All terms in this entry refer to a very young human being.
Which one should you use?
děťátko is a diminutive form of dítě (child), making it sound more affectionate and emphasizing the smallness or cuteness of the baby. The term kojenec is a more formal or medical term for an infant compared to the colloquial miminko.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter noun miminko is miminka. Both děťátko and nemluvně are neuter, while kojenec is a masculine noun.
When do people say it?
The word brouček is an informal term of endearment used to refer to a baby or a small child.
Did you know?
- Czech speakers often use the word brouček, meaning 'little beetle', as a sweet nickname for a baby.
- The word nemluvně literally describes someone who is 'not-speaking', highlighting the developmental stage where a baby is non-verbal.
- In Czech, the word dítě (child) descends from the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰeh₁, which relates to the act of placing or setting something.
Examples in context
- Děťátko spí v kolébce.The baby is sleeping in the cradle.This sentence shows how to use děťátko to describe a baby sleeping.Tatoeba #10607952 by aldar, translation #272415 by CK
- Děťátko spalo v kolébce.The baby was sleeping in the cradle.This sentence shows the past tense usage of děťátko.Tatoeba #12881730 by aldar, translation #272416 by CK
- Miminko má roztomilé prstíky.The baby has pretty little fingers.This sentence illustrates the use of miminko when describing a baby's features.Tatoeba #10167613 by aldar, translation #272328 by CK
- Prosím, můžete mi dát to dítě?Excuse me, can you give me that baby?
- Ahoj, jak se má ten malý brouček?Hello, how is that little baby doing?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kateřina and Jakub are looking at a photo of a newborn.
- KateřinaPodívej, jaké krásné miminko!Look, what a beautiful baby!
- JakubJe opravdu moc roztomilé.It is really very cute.
- KateřinaMiminko vypadá přesně jako otec.The baby looks exactly like the father.
- JakubTo je pravda, mají stejné oči.That is true, they have the same eyes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baby” translations and entries miminko, děťátko, nemluvně, kojenec, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries děťátko, kojenec, nemluvně, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
