bērns

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/ˈbeːrns/
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A young human being who has not yet reached adulthood.

Examples

  • Bērns skrien pa lauku.
    The child runs across the field.
  • Lauvas māte rūpējās par saviem bērniem.
    The lion mother cared for her offspring.
  • Viņas pieeja projektam bija pilna ar bērna domām.
    Her approach to the project was full of naïve thoughts.
  • Koku jauni bērni izaug pēc desmit gadiem.
    The young offspring of the trees grow after ten years.
  • Viņš uzvedas kā bērns, pat ja ir piecdesmit.
    He behaves like an immature person even though he is fifty.

Similar words

mazulis
nepieaugušais
nepieaugs
bērnišķīgs
puiše
dzimtais
nepieaugs
puišs
jaunais radījums
nepieaugs

Meanings

Child

noun
social
neutral
A human being who is not yet an adult, usually up to about fourteen years old.

Examples

  • Bērns skrien pa lauku.
    The child runs across the field.
  • Mēs redzējām mazā bērna smaidu.
    We saw the child's smile.
  • Skolotāja ieteica bērnam lasīt grāmatu.
    The teacher suggested the child read a book.
  • Bērna vecāki bija ļoti priecīgi.
    The child's parents were very happy.
  • Viņi uzstādīja spēļu laukumu, lai bērni varētu spēlēties.
    They set up a playground so the children could play.

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Offspring

noun
biology
neutral
The young of any animal or living creature.

Examples

  • Lauvas māte rūpējās par saviem bērniem.
    The lion mother cared for her offspring.
  • Ziedu krūms ražoja daudzus jaunos bērnus.
    The shrub produced many young offspring.
  • Zivju olas izšķiļas, un mazie bērni peld uz virsmas.
    Fish eggs hatch and the tiny offspring swim to the surface.
  • Koku jauni bērni izaug pēc desmit gadiem.
    The young offspring of the trees grow after ten years.
  • Lauku lauks ir pilns ar jauniem dzīvnieku bērniem.
    The countryside is full of young offspring of animals.

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Immature person

noun
social
informal
A person who behaves in a childish or naive way, lacking adult maturity.

Examples

  • Viņš uzvedas kā bērns, pat ja ir piecdesmit.
    He behaves like an immature person even though he is fifty.
  • Neviens negrib klausīties uz bērna idejām.
    No one wants to listen to the childish ideas.
  • Viņas pieeja projektam bija pilna ar bērna domām.
    Her approach to the project was full of naïve thoughts.
  • Tas bija bērna izteikums, nezinot patiesas sekas.
    That was an immature remark, unaware of the real consequences.
  • Viņš izskatās kā bērns, kad runā par nopietniem jautājumiem.
    He looks like an immature person when he talks about serious matters.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does bērns mean?

It refers to a child, a young human being who has not yet reached adulthood.

What does bērns mean in a biological sense?

It denotes the offspring of any animal or living creature.

What does bērns mean when used informally?

It describes an immature person who behaves in a childish or naive way, lacking adult maturity.

What is the plural form of bērns?

The plural is bērni.

How do you say bērns in the genitive singular?

The genitive singular form is bērna.

What is the dative plural of bērns?

The dative plural form is bērniem.

What are common synonyms for bērns meaning child?

Synonyms include mazulis, bērniņš, jaunietis, puišs, puiše, bērnsis.

What are common synonyms for bērns meaning offspring?

Synonyms include pēcnācējs, jaunais dzīvnieks, jaunais radījums, pēcnācis, jaunais, dzimtais.

What are common synonyms for bērns meaning immature person?

Synonyms include nepieaugušais, bērnišķīgs, nepieaugs.

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