widow in German
widow in German is Witwe, Hurenkind — widow means a woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
widow in German
Witwe
A woman whose spouse (traditionally husband) has died (and who has not remarried); a woman in relation to her late spouse; feminine of widower.
Hurenkind
(typography) A single line of type that ends a paragraph but is separated from it by being carried over to the next page or column.
Witwe
(typography) A single line of type that ends a paragraph but is separated from it by being carried over to the next page or column.
What does "widow" mean?
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noun A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
"She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago."
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noun A person whose spouse or partner is often away, such as a "golf widow".
"She jokingly calls herself a football widow every Saturday."
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verb To make someone a widow or widower through the death of their spouse.
"The war widowed thousands of young women."
widow in a sentence
- She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago.
- The charity supports widows and their families.
- She jokingly calls herself a football widow every Saturday.
- Being a work widow, she spends most evenings alone.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "widow" in German?
"widow" in German is Witwe, Hurenkind. widow means: A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
How do you use "widow" in a sentence?
Example: "She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago." In German, "widow" is Witwe, Hurenkind.
Are there other ways to say "widow" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "widow": Witwe, Hurenkind.
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