wieg
/ʋix/masculine
The Dutch word for 'crib' is wieg.
The noun wieg refers to a baby's bed characterized by having high sides.
Meaning: a baby’s bed with high sides (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
wieg is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʋix/
Did you know?
- The Dutch expression in de wieg liggen describes a talent or quality that a person has possessed since birth.
- The word wieg shares an ancient root with the English word 'wagon', as both likely derive from a Proto-Germanic term for something that moves or rolls.
- While wieg refers to a physical object, the Dutch verb wiegen is often used in poetry to describe the rhythmic movement of trees or flowers in the wind.
Examples in context
- De baby ligt in zijn wieg, zuigend op zijn speen.The baby is in his crib, sucking on his pacifier.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use wieg in a context involving a baby.Tatoeba #7769361 by MarijnKp, translation #2953335 by CK
- Mijn baby slaapt in het babybed.My baby sleeps in the crib.
- Ik heb een mooie wieg voor de pasgeborene gekocht.I bought a beautiful crib for the newborn.
- In de kinderkamer staat een knus kinderbedje.There is a cozy crib in the nursery.
- Kom eens langs in mijn stek.Come over to my place.
- Voel je vrij om langs te komen in ons stulpje.Feel free to visit our cozy home.
- De baby slaapt rustig in de wieg.The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
- Zet de wieg maar in de kamer.Just put the crib in the room.
Example conversation
Julia and Daan are preparing a room for their new baby.
- JuliaVind je deze wieg leuk, Daan?Do you like this crib, Daan?
- DaanJa, hij ziet er erg stevig uit.Yes, it looks very sturdy.
- JuliaDan passen we de wieg hier in de hoek.Then we will put the crib here in the corner.
- DaanDat is een goed idee, Julia.That is a good idea, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crib” translations and entries wieg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wieg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
