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governess in German

governess in German is Gouvernante, Hauslehrerin, Erzieherin — governess means a woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.

governess in German

Gouvernante
noun
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
Hauslehrerin
noun
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
Erzieherin
noun
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.

What does "governess" mean?

  1. noun A woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.
    "The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning."
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governess in a sentence

  • The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning.

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What is "governess" in German?

"governess" in German is Gouvernante, Hauslehrerin, Erzieherin. governess means: A woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.

How do you use "governess" in a sentence?

Example: "The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning." In German, "governess" is Gouvernante, Hauslehrerin, Erzieherin.

Are there other ways to say "governess" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "governess": Gouvernante, Hauslehrerin, Erzieherin.

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