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trophy wife in German

trophy wife in German is Trophäenfrau, Vorzeigefrau — trophy wife means a young, attractive wife regarded as a status symbol for an older or wealthy husband, the implication being that she was chosen for display rather than partnership.

trophy wife in German

Trophäenfrau
noun
(derogatory) A wife, usually young and attractive, regarded as a status symbol for the husband, usually older and affluent.
Vorzeigefrau
noun
(derogatory) A wife, usually young and attractive, regarded as a status symbol for the husband, usually older and affluent.

What does "trophy wife" mean?

  1. noun A young, attractive wife regarded as a status symbol for an older or wealthy husband, the implication being that she was chosen for display rather than partnership.
    "The tabloids never called her anything but a trophy wife."
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trophy wife in a sentence

  • The tabloids never called her anything but a trophy wife.
  • At sixty he divorced and reappeared with a trophy wife half his age.

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What is "trophy wife" in German?

"trophy wife" in German is Trophäenfrau, Vorzeigefrau. trophy wife means: A young, attractive wife regarded as a status symbol for an older or wealthy husband, the implication being that she was chosen for display rather than partnership.

How do you use "trophy wife" in a sentence?

Example: "The tabloids never called her anything but a trophy wife." In German, "trophy wife" is Trophäenfrau, Vorzeigefrau.

Are there other ways to say "trophy wife" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "trophy wife": Trophäenfrau, Vorzeigefrau.

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