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fraulein

/ˈfrɔɪ.laɪn/
frau · lein
Plural:frauleins
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• noun

1

A traditional German title or form of address for an unmarried woman, equivalent to English 'Miss', or a young German woman in general.

Example

"In the 19th-century novel, the young governess was politely addressed as Fraulein Weber by the household staff."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary German, the term 'Fräulein' is considered dated and potentially condescending toward adult women, with 'Frau' now used universally as a title regardless of marital status.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Fräulein ('young lady, miss'), a diminutive of Frau ('woman, lady'), which derives from Old High German frouwa ('lady, mistress').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fraulein. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fraulein
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