noun

fraulein

froy-lyn

Fraulein (noun) means a title for a young, unmarried German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Miss.". Example: “The old form of address, Fräulein, has largely fallen out of use in modern German.”

noun

A title for a young, unmarried German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Miss."

"The old form of address, Fräulein, has largely fallen out of use in modern German."

How to use fraulein

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe German equivalent of "Miss," now considered old-fashioned in Germany itself.

Word forms

frauleins plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Fräulein, a diminutive of Frau, "woman."

Origin: German

Rhymes for fraulein

vein rein bein Hein Fein Mein stein Klein herein protein therein wherein

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fraulein” mean?

The word “fraulein” means a title for a young, unmarried German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Miss.". In plain terms, the German equivalent of "Miss," now considered old-fashioned in Germany itself.

How do you pronounce “fraulein”?

“Fraulein” is pronounced froy-lyn (/fɹɔɪlaɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “fraulein” in a sentence?

Here is “fraulein” used in a sentence: “The old form of address, Fräulein, has largely fallen out of use in modern German.”

What part of speech is “fraulein”?

“Fraulein” is a noun.

Where does the word “fraulein” come from?

The word “fraulein” comes from German. Borrowed from German Fräulein, a diminutive of Frau, "woman.".

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