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"Widow" in German: Witwe
die Witwe
Widow in German is die Witwe. Say Sie ist Witwe seit letztem Jahr. A widower is der Witwer. Keep the topic gentle and private.
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How to pronounce Witwe
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VIT-vuh
/ˈvɪtvə/
VIT-vuh. Soft W like v; stress VIT.
"Widow" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Witwe | widow Core noun. | Core noun. |
| Witwen | widows Plural. | Plural. |
| der Witwer | widower Male counterpart. | Male counterpart. |
| Witwenrente | widow's pension Admin topic. | Admin topic. |
How to use Witwe in real life
- 1Quiet family talk
Meine Tante ist seit März Witwe.
My aunt has been a widow since March.
Ist … Witwe.
- 2Form language
Familienstand: verwitwet — sie ist Witwe.
Marital status: widowed — she is a widow.
Witwe after status.
- 3Neighbor introduction
Die Witwe nebenan gießt oft die Blumen.
The widow next door often waters the flowers.
Die Witwe as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Witwe
Incorrect: der Witwe
Correct: die Witwe
Witwe is feminine: die Witwe.
Incorrect: die Widow
Correct: die Witwe
Use German Witwe.
Good to know
Germans rarely lead with Witwe in casual intros; it appears when relevant. Admin forms use verwitwet. Offer practical help more than curiosity when someone is recently a Witwe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Updating a family tree carefully
ChatPal
Schreiben wir Tante Clara als Witwe ein?
Should we list Aunt Clara as a widow?
You
Ja. Sie ist Witwe, aber frag sie vor dem Teilen.
Yes. She is a widow, but ask her before sharing.
ChatPal
Gut. Diskret notieren: Witwe seit 2024.
Good. Note discreetly: widow since 2024.
You
Genau. Die Witwe entscheidet, was öffentlich ist.
Exactly. The widow decides what is public.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Widow" in German
How do you say widow?
Die Witwe.
Widower?
Der Witwer.
Plural?
Die Witwen.
Form status?
Often verwitwet on forms.
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