die Amme

Plural: die Ammen
Noun
1.

the Fortress, the nanny

(Old German word that originally meant grandma or mother Not really in use anymore except in "Hebamme".)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Amme' have?

Amme has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the Fortress, the nanny.

What is the gender of 'Amme'?

die

What is the plural of 'Amme'?

die Ammen

What is 'Amme' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Amme'?

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