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noun
Frau
woman
German grammar
dieFrauf
Meaning of Frau
Deutsch
erwachsene Person weiblichen Geschlechts
English
adult female person
Pronunciation
German
/fʁaʊ/
Frau with English translation
Frau usage examples
🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English
Die Frau liest ein Buch.
The woman is reading a book.
🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English
Eine Frau fragt nach dem Weg.
A woman asks for directions.
Frau synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between Frau, Dame, Weib, Mädchen, Mutter, and Ehefrau
🇩🇪German
A polite, respectful word for an adult woman; often sounds more elegant or formal than Frau.
A1often
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W
🇩🇪German
Weib
An old-fashioned or harsh word for a woman; it can sound rude or dismissive.
A1rare word
M
🇩🇪German
Mädchen
Means a girl or young female; usually not an adult woman.
A1very often
M
🇩🇪German
Mutter
A woman in the role of mother; it refers to a family relationship, not just any adult female.
A1often
E
🇩🇪German
Ehefrau
A married woman; emphasizes marital status.
A1often
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Questions about this word
What does Frau mean?
adult female person
How do you pronounce Frau?
Frau is pronounced [fʁaʊ].
How is Frau used in a sentence?
The woman is reading a book. Translation: Die Frau liest ein Buch.
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