Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fraulein
Noun
ˈfrauˌlīn
Definition
A German term used to address or refer to a young unmarried woman.
Examples
- She was known as a fraulein in the town, charming everyone with her grace.
- The travelers were greeted by a fraulein who offered them assistance.
- In the old films, frauleins often played the role of the love interest.
Meaning
The word ‘fraulein’ literally means ‘young lady’ in German and is traditionally used to show respect to young women.
Synonyms
- Miss
- Young lady
- Maiden
