Dutch Word · Intermediate
zuigeling
suckling, infant which isn't weaned yet
Pronunciation: /ˈzœy̯.ɣəˌlɪŋ/
Meaning
suckling, infant which isn't weaned yet
Example
Aan de oever van de Rotte, / Tussen Delft en Overschie, / Zat een kikvors luid te wenen, / Met een zuig'ling op haar knie.
On the banks of the Rotte, / Between Delft and Overschie, / Sat a frog weeping loudly, / With a suckling on her knee.
Practice tips
- Practice zuigeling out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.