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womb

pregnant

Definition:

The term "womb" refers to where a baby grows inside its mother.

  • This is an older term that is sometimes used in order to be polite and less direct. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism)
  • A more modern term for womb is "uterus."
  • Some languages use a word like "belly" to refer to a woman's womb or uterus.
  • Use a word for this in the project language that is well-known, natural, and acceptable.
  • A woman is pregnant" if she has a baby growing her her womb."

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H990, H2030, H4578, H7356, H7358, G1064, G2836, G3388

Forms Found in the English ULB:

pregnant, womb, wombs