laktieren
To lactate in German is laktieren.
Meaning: to produce milk (verb)
Did you know?
- Because laktieren sounds highly clinical, using it to describe a person in a non-medical setting can come across as unintentionally humorous or jarringly cold.
- While laktieren is the biological term for producing milk, the verb stillen specifically describes the act of breastfeeding. This creates a distinction between the physiological state of the body and the nurturing action of feeding a child.
- The suffix -ieren in laktieren is a common marker in German used to turn Latin verbs into German ones, creating a distinct class of verbs that often sound more clinical or formal.
Examples in context
- Die Kuh laktiert seit zwei Wochen.The cow has been lactating for two weeks.
- Die Kühe laktieren im Frühling.The cows lactate in the spring.
- Diese Rasse beginnt früh zu laktieren.This breed begins to lactate early.
- Man kann messen, wie stark sie laktieren.One can measure how strongly they lactate.
Example conversation
A farmer and a veterinarian discuss the livestock.
- JulianLaktieren die Ziegen momentan?Are the goats lactating at the moment?
- JuliaJa, Julian, sie laktieren sehr gut.Yes, Julian, they are lactating very well.
- JulianDas ist eine gute Nachricht.That is good news.
- JuliaIch bin zufrieden mit der Entwicklung.I am satisfied with the development.
