piglet
word
/ˈpɪɡɫɪt/
/pˈɪɡlət/
Definition
A piglet is a very young pig, especially one that is still being cared for by its mother.
Usage & Nuances
'Piglet' is mainly used in farming or when talking about baby animals. It's a countable noun. The word is also popular in children's books (like the character Piglet in Winnie the Pooh). Rarely used informally about humans.
Spanish: cerdito - lechónPortuguese (BR): leitão - porquinhoPortuguese (PT): leitão - porquinhoChinese (Simplified): 小猪仔Chinese (Traditional): 小豬仔Hindi: सूअर का बच्चाArabic: خنزير صغيرBengali: শূকরের ছানাRussian: поросёнокJapanese: 子豚 - 子ブタVietnamese: lợn conKorean: 아기 돼지Turkish: domuz yavrusuUrdu: خوک کا بچہIndonesian: anak babi
Example Sentences
We saw a cute piglet at the farm.
basic
The piglet is sleeping next to its mother.
basic
A piglet drinks milk from its mother.
basic
Each piglet in the litter has a different colored spot.
natural
Don't pick up the piglet too quickly, or it might squeal.
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My favorite character in the story is the little piglet who is always curious.
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