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fräulein (noun)

Historically, 'fräulein' was a German honorific title for an unmarried woman, equivalent to 'Miss' in English. It literally means 'little woman' or 'young lady' and is now largely considered outdated and potentially condescending.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Froy' (joy) who is 'line' (fine). A Fräulein is a 'joyful young lady' from an old story line.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Calling a modern German colleague 'Fräulein'. → Call her 'Frau [Surname]'.

Pronouncing it as 'frow-line'. → Pronounce it 'froy-line'.

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