Translation of German word "Frau" to English
dieFrau
/fraʊ/
Meaning
NounAn adult female human.
How to use
The feminine noun Frau ('woman / wife / Mrs.') declines regularly (plural Frauen). When used as a title before a surname, it means 'Mrs.' (Frau Müller). Meine Frau means 'my wife'.
🇬🇧 English
woman
Example
die erste Präsidentin Spaniens
the first female president of Spain
Die alte Frau war seit Generationen in der Familie.
The old woman had been in the family for generations.
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Common phrases
- meine Frau— my wife
- junge Frau— young woman
- Frau und Mann— woman and man / wife and husband
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What is the definition of the German word "die Frau"?▼
The German word "die Frau" is defined as: "An adult female human."
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The German word "die Frau" means "woman" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Eine Frau ist eine erwachsene Frau." (which translates as "the first female president of Spain").
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