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midwife in Malay

bidan

/ˈmɪd.waɪf/

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obsolete/ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/

midwife in Malay: bidan, pengulin, dukun beranak. In English, midwife means a person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

Malay words for midwife

person who assists women in childbirth
bidan, pengulin, dukun beranak

English meaning of midwife

  1. noun A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
  2. noun Someone who assists in bringing about some result or project.
  3. verb To act as a midwife.
  4. verb To facilitate the emergence of.

Full definition of midwife

midwife in a sentence

  • A hundred years ago, a midwife would bring the baby into the world - going to a hospital to deliver a baby was either impossible or unheard of.
  • Modernly, a hospital midwife is usually a registered nurse.

Synonyms of midwife

midwife in other languages

Questions about midwife in Malay

What is the meaning of midwife in Malay?
Midwife in Malay is bidan, pengulin, dukun beranak.
Apakah maksud midwife dalam bahasa Melayu?
Midwife: bidan, pengulin, dukun beranak.
What does midwife mean in English?
Midwife means a person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

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