Meaning & use

fräulein

noun·Advanced

A traditional German title used for an unmarried woman or young woman, roughly equivalent to "Miss."

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The waiter addressed her politely as "Fräulein" before taking her order.

In the old novel, the young fräulein worked as a governess for a wealthy family.

A note on using this word

The title has become less common in modern Germany, where "Frau" is now used for women regardless of marital status.

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