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spinster in German

spinster in German is alte Jungfer, Junggesellin, unverheiratete Frau — spinster means an older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

spinster in German

alte Jungfer
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
Junggesellin
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
unverheiratete Frau
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
älteres Fräulein
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
Spinner
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.
Spinnerin
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

What does "spinster" mean?

  1. noun An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.
    "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty."

spinster in a sentence

  • In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spinster" in German?

"spinster" in German is alte Jungfer, Junggesellin, unverheiratete Frau. spinster means: An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

How do you use "spinster" in a sentence?

Example: "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty." In German, "spinster" is alte Jungfer, Junggesellin, unverheiratete Frau.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "spinster": alte Jungfer, Junggesellin, unverheiratete Frau, älteres Fräulein, Spinner, Spinnerin.

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