Frau
Ms
Meaning of Frau
höfliche Anrede für eine weibliche Person, ohne Angabe, ob sie verheiratet ist
a title for a woman, used without saying if she is married
Pronunciation
Frau with English translation
Frau usage examples
Frau Becker ist heute nicht im Büro.
Ms. Becker is not in the office today.
Bitte geben Sie Frau Meyer die Nachricht.
Please give Ms. Meyer the message.
Frau synonyms
What's the difference between Frau, Fräulein, Herrin, Anrede, Titel, and weibliche Form
An old-fashioned title for an unmarried woman or girl; today it can sound outdated or inappropriate.
Not a neutral form of address; it more often means 'mistress,' 'lady of the house,' or a woman in a position of power.
A general term for how you address someone; not a specific title for a woman, but the form of address itself.
A general word for a title or form of address; it can include Ms, Frau, Dr., and others, but does not specifically mean 'Ms.'
Refers to the feminine form of a word or expression; it is a grammatical description, not a form of address.
A polite form used in language; it describes politeness level, not a specific title for a woman.
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Frau belongs to the topic "Identity and Personal Details →". Start with a short set of 6 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does Frau mean?
a title for a woman, used without saying if she is married
How do you pronounce Frau?
Frau is pronounced [fʁaʊ̯].
How is Frau used in a sentence?
Ms. Becker is not in the office today. Translation: Frau Becker ist heute nicht im Büro.
Is Frau part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, Frau (Ms) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Frau part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, Frau (Ms) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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