Frau
woman / Mrs.
A feminine noun (die Frau) with two main meanings: 'woman' and 'Mrs./Ms.' as a form of address. Also means 'wife' in context ('meine Frau' = my wife). The universal polite form of address in German.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Frau | die Frauen | /fʁaʊ/ |
Example Sentences
Die Frau liest ein Buch.
The woman is reading a book.
Frau Müller ist meine Lehrerin.
Mrs. Müller is my teacher.
Meine Frau und ich reisen gern.
My wife and I like to travel.
Compound Words
Hausfrau (die) — housewife
Ehefrau (die) — wife (formal)
Common Mistakes
Using 'Fräulein' for young women
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