How to Say “Breast Milk” in German

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Muttermilch
[ˈmʊtɐˌmɪlç]feminine
The German phrase for breast milk is Muttermilch.
Muttermilch is the standard term for breast milk and is used in medical, scientific and official contexts.
Meaning: milk produced by humans (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word Muttermilch is a compound of Mutter (mother) and Milch (milk), literally translating to "mother's milk".

How does it change in a sentence?

Muttermilch is a feminine noun and is used with the definite article die.

Did you know?

  • The German word Milch shares a common ancient root with the English word 'milk', but in German, it is used in the idiomatic phrase Milchmädchen to describe a naive person.
  • In historical German legal texts, the provision of Muttermilch was sometimes linked to 'breast-feeding contracts' used to establish wet-nurse arrangements.
  • In Germany, the concept of Stillen (breastfeeding) is so culturally integrated that many public spaces provide Stillzimmer (still-rooms) specifically for privacy.

Examples in context

  • Sie trinkt nicht genug Muttermilch.
    She doesn't drink enough breast milk.
    This sentence illustrates the use of Muttermilch in a negative context regarding quantity.
    Tatoeba #636621 by BraveSentry, translation #266486 by papabear
  • Ich möchte mehr Informationen über die Vorteile der Muttermilch erhalten.
    I would like to get more information about the benefits of breast milk.
  • Hast du heute genug Muttermilch für das Baby abgepumpt?
    Did you pump enough breast milk for the baby today?
  • Ja, ich habe genug Milch für das Baby abgepumpt.
    Yes, I pumped enough milk for the baby.
  • Die Muttermilch ist sehr gesund.
    Breast milk is very healthy.
  • Er gibt dem Baby nur Muttermilch.
    He gives the baby only breast milk.
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Example conversation

A couple is discussing baby supplies.

  1. Hannah

    Haben wir genug Flaschen für die Muttermilch?
    Do we have enough bottles for the breast milk?
  2. Julian

    Ja, Hannah, ich habe sie schon sterilisiert.
    Yes, Hannah, I have already sterilized them.
  3. Hannah

    Das ist gut, danke Julian.
    That is good, thank you Julian.
  4. Julian

    Gern geschehen, ich helfe dir gerne.
    You are welcome, I am happy to help you.

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