Lactating Meaning in English

word · lemma: lactate

US

ˈɫækteɪtɪŋ

LAK-tay-ting

UK

lˈækteɪtɪŋ

LAK-tay-ting

Definition

Producing milk from the breasts, usually referring to a female mammal that is feeding a baby.

Usage & Nuances

'Lactating' is formal/medical and mostly used to describe mothers or female animals producing milk for their young. Often found in medical, veterinary, or scientific contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: lactante - en periodo de lactancia
• Portuguese (BR): lactante - em lactação
• Portuguese (PT): lactante - em fase de lactação
• Chinese (Simplified): 哺乳的
• Chinese (Traditional): 哺乳的
• Hindi: दूध पिलाने वाली
• Arabic: مُرْضِع
• Bengali: দুধদানকারী
• Russian: лактирующий - кормящий молоком
• Japanese: 授乳中の
• Vietnamese: đang cho con bú - đang tiết sữa
• Korean: 수유 중인
• Turkish: emziren
• Urdu: دودھ پلانے والی
• Indonesian: menyusui

Example Sentences

The lactating mother feeds her baby several times a day.

basic

A lactating cow produces milk for her calf.

basic

Only lactating females can nurse their young.

basic

During the lactating period, mothers need extra nutrition.

natural

The vet checked all the lactating cats at the shelter.

natural

She found it hard to return to work while still lactating.

natural