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NounA1
die Frau
/fʁaʊ̯/
Mrs. / Ms. / woman
Noun Details
- Gender
- die (feminine)
- Plural
- die Frauen
Usage Note
Used before last names in formal address: 'Frau Schmidt'. 'Fräulein' (Miss) is outdated — always use 'Frau' regardless of marital status. Also means 'woman' or 'wife' depending on context.
Example Sentences
Guten Tag, Frau Müller.
Good day, Mrs. Müller.
Die Frau an der Kasse ist sehr nett.
The woman at the checkout is very nice.