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Definition. Word History. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. fräulein. noun. fräu· lein ˈfrȯi-ˌlīn. 1. capitalized : an unmarried German womanused as a title equivalent to Miss. 2. : a German governess. Word History. Etymology. German, diminutive of Frau. First Known Use. circa 1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler.
Fräulein ( / ˈfrɔɪ.laɪn / FROY-lyne, German: [ˈfʁɔʏlaɪn] ⓘ) is the German language honorific for unmarried women, comparable to Miss in English and Mademoiselle in French. Description. Fräulein is the diminutive form of Frau, which was previously reserved only for married women.
the conventional German title of respect and term of address for an unmarried woman, corresponding to Miss. Fräulein. / ˈfrɔylain; ˈfraʊ-; ˈfrɔːlaɪn / noun. an unmarried German woman: formerly used as a title equivalent to Miss Frl.
1. (= unverheiratete weibliche Person) young lady. ein altes or älteres Fräulein an elderly spinster. 2. (= Anrede) Miss. (dated, geh) Ihr Fräulein Tochter/Braut your daughter/bride. 3. (= weibliche Angestellte) young lady; (= Verkäuferin) assistant; (= Kellnerin) waitress; (= Lehrerin) teacher, mistress. Fräulein!
Jun 3, 2024 · Fräulein as a formal address for an unmarried woman is now uncommon and considered disrespectful and sexist by some. Frau is the normal address for all women. As an informal address for a girl or young woman whose name one does not know, particularly a shop assistant, the word is still fairly common, though chiefly restricted to older speakers.
a (=unverheiratete weibliche Person) young lady. ein altes or älteres Fräulein an elderly spinster. b (=Anrede) Miss. Ihr Fräulein Tochter/Braut your daughter/bride. c (=weibliche Angestellte) young lady. (=Verkäuferin) assistant. (=Kellnerin) waitress. (=Lehrerin) teacher, mistress. Fräulein! Miss! (=Kellnerin auch) waitress!
Jun 21, 2024 · noun. a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman. see more.
