This is the 2937th most frequent Dutch word.
baby
A very young child or infant.
In this sentence, the word 'baby' is used as a noun to refer to a young infant.
De baby slaapt in de wieg.
The baby is sleeping in the crib.
Here, 'baby' is used as a term of endearment or affection.
Ze noemde hem liefkozend 'mijn baby'.
She lovingly called him 'my baby'.
The word 'baby' is utilized here to describe something small or miniature, metaphorically attributing the characteristics of a baby to the object.