Meaning 1dated; often inappropriate as an address for an adult · 82%
An outdated title for an unmarried woman or a little girl.
Natural examples
Im alten Roman wurde die junge Frau als Fräulein angesprochen.
In the old novel, the young woman was addressed as Fräulein.
Auf dem Formular steht noch das Wort Fräulein.
The form still contains the word Fräulein.
Heute verwendet man bei Erwachsenen meist Frau.
Today, Frau is generally used for adults.
Usage note
Addressing an adult woman as Fräulein is outdated; use Frau instead. The noun is neuter and historically a diminutive of Frau.
Mini-lesson: Fräulein
An outdated title for an unmarried woman or a little girl. Addressing an adult woman as Fräulein is outdated; use Frau instead. The noun is neuter and historically a diminutive of Frau.
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