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    Fräulein
    /ˈfrɔɪlʌɪn/

    noun

    • 1. a title or form of address for an unmarried German-speaking woman, especially a young woman: "Fräulein Winkelmann"

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fräuleinFräulein Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FRÄULEIN is an unmarried German woman —used as a title equivalent to Miss. an unmarried German woman —used as a title equivalent to Miss; a German governess… See the full definition

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › frauleinFRÄULEIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an unmarried German woman: formerly used as a title equivalent to Miss Frl. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of Fräulein 1. from Middle High German vrouwelīn , diminutive of vrouwe lady. Discover More. Example Sentences.

  5. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › FräuleinFräulein - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    May 21, 2024 · Fräulein as a formal address for an unmarried woman is now uncommon and considered disrespectful and sexist by some. Frau is the normal address for all women. As an informal address for a girl or young woman whose name one does not know, particularly a shop assistant, the word is still fairly common, though chiefly restricted to older speakers.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FräuleinFräulein - Wikipedia

    Fräulein (/ ˈ f r ɔɪ. l aɪ n / FROY-lyne, German: [ˈfʁɔʏlaɪn] ⓘ) is the German language honorific for unmarried women, comparable to Miss in English and Mademoiselle in French. Description. Fräulein is the diminutive form of Frau, which was previously reserved only for married women.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › frauleinEnglish translation of 'Fräulein' - Collins Online Dictionary

    1. (= unverheiratete weibliche Person) young lady. ein altes or älteres Fräulein an elderly spinster. 2. (= Anrede) Miss. (dated, geh) Ihr Fräulein Tochter/Braut your daughter/bride. 3. (= weibliche Angestellte) young lady; (= Verkäuferin) assistant; (= Kellnerin) waitress; (= Lehrerin) teacher, mistress. Fräulein!

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › german-english › frauleinFräulein in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Fräulein is a polite title for an unmarried female, either in writing or in speech. It can also mean waitress in some contexts. See examples and alternative expressions for Fräulein.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › frauleinTranslate "FRÄULEIN" from German into English | Collins ...

    1. (= unverheiratete weibliche Person) young lady. ein altes or älteres Fräulein an elderly spinster. 2. (= Anrede) Miss. (dated, geh) Ihr Fräulein Tochter/Braut your daughter/bride. 3. (= weibliche Angestellte) young lady; (= Verkäuferin) assistant; (= Kellnerin) waitress; (= Lehrerin) teacher, mistress. Fräulein!