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"Woman" in German: Frau
die Frau
Woman in German is die Frau, a feminine noun. The plural is die Frauen. Frau before a surname also means Mrs.
Pointing someone out
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How to pronounce Frau
Say it
FROW
/fʁaʊ/
FROW. Au like "ow" in "how". Plural Frauen adds -en.
"Woman" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Frau | woman Adult female. | Adult female. |
| die Frauen | women Plural. | Plural. |
| Frau Müller | Mrs. Müller Title + surname. | Title + surname. |
| meine Frau | my wife Married sense. | Married sense. |
How to use Frau in real life
- 1Pointing someone out
Die Frau mit dem Hut ist Architektin.
The woman with the hat is an architect.
Die Frau is nominative.
- 2Reception desk
Können Sie die Frau am Schalter fragen?
Can you ask the woman at the counter?
Die Frau as object stays die.
- 3Family intro
Das ist meine Frau, Lea.
This is my wife, Lea.
Meine Frau often means wife.
Mistakes English speakers make with Frau
Incorrect: die Fraue
Correct: die Frau / die Frauen
Singular Frau; plural Frauen.
Incorrect: Woman Müller
Correct: Frau Müller
The title is Frau, not Woman.
Good to know
Frau is both "woman" and the polite title before a name. Fräulein is outdated. Meine Frau for wife is still everyday, while Partnerin is common too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a gallery opening
ChatPal
Kennst du die Frau neben dem Bild?
Do you know the woman next to the painting?
You
Ja, die Frau kuratiert die Ausstellung.
Yes, the woman is curating the show.
ChatPal
Wow. Viele Frauen in dem Team, oder?
Wow. Many women on the team, right?
You
Genau. Die Frau links ist die Direktorin.
Exactly. The woman on the left is the director.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Woman" in German
What is the plural of Frau?
Die Frauen.
Does Frau mean Mrs.?
Yes, as a title before a surname.
Does meine Frau mean my wife?
Often yes.
Is Fräulein still used?
It is outdated; use Frau.
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