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A term for a female person who has not had sexual intercourse.
Natural examples
Der Roman beschreibt die Figur als Jungfrau, ohne sie darauf zu reduzieren.
The novel describes her as a virgin without reducing her to that.
Im historischen Text wird der Begriff Jungfrau anders verwendet.
The historical text uses the term “virgin” differently.
Sie fragte nach der Bedeutung des Wortes Jungfrau.
She asked what the word “virgin” means.
Usage note
Jungfrau is grammatically feminine but may sound dated or judgmental. It is not a medical diagnosis.
Mini-lesson: Jungfrau
A term for a female person who has not had sexual intercourse. Jungfrau is grammatically feminine but may sound dated or judgmental. It is not a medical diagnosis.
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