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Teething Meaning for Kids

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What Does Teething Mean?

Verb

  • To go through the process of getting teeth.

Noun

  • The process when a baby's teeth start to come through their gums.
  • The discomfort or pain a baby feels when their teeth are growing in.

Teething — Full Explanation

Teething is when a baby gets their first teeth. It can hurt a little, and babies might cry or want to bite on toys to feel better.

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Teething Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
दांत निकलने की प्रक्रिया

daant nikalne ki prakriya

दांत निकलना

daant nikalna

दांतों का दर्द

daanton ka dard

kannada
ಹಲ್ಲು ಬರುವಿಕೆ (Hallu Baruvike)

Hallu Baruvike

ಹಲ್ಲು ನೋವು (Hallu Novu)

Hallu Novu

ಹಲ್ಲು ಬರುವಿಕೆ (Hallu Baruvike)

Hallu Baruvike

bengali
দাঁতের ওঠা (dāntēr uṭhā)

dāntēr uṭhā

দাঁতের ব্যথা (dantēr byathā)

dantēr byathā

দাঁত ওঠা (dānt uṭhā)

dānt uṭhā

spanish
dentición en español

dentición

dientes en español

dientes

mordedor en español

mordedor

Frequently Asked Questions About Teething

What does 'teething' mean?
Teething is when a baby’s teeth start to come through their gums. This can make their gums feel sore and they might be a little fussy.
How do you pronounce 'teething'?
You say 'teething' like this: tee-thing.
What is the origin of the word 'teething'?
The word 'teething' comes from the word 'tooth', which means the hard parts in your mouth that help you chew food.
What is the meaning of 'teething' in Spanish?
The word 'teething' in Spanish is 'dentición' (dentición).