amah

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die zur Kinderbetreuung angestellt ist, oft als Amme, oder eine Hausangestellte.

A noun referring to a woman employed to care for children, often as a wet nurse, or a female domestic servant.

1. Wet nurseC1formalbritish

   A woman employed to breastfeed and care for another's child.

   Amme

   • The wealthy family hired an amah to nurse their newborn.
   • In historical contexts, an amah was often a live-in caregiver.
   • The amah cared for the infant with great tenderness.

   Synonymenursewet nurse

2. Domestic servantC1formalbritish

   A female domestic worker or maid, especially in East Asian or colonial contexts.

   Hausangestellte

   • The amah cleaned the house and prepared meals for the family.
   • She worked as an amah for a British colonial household.
   • The amah was known for her loyalty and hard work.

   Synonymeayahdomestichelphousemaidmaidservant