Fräulein

American  

[froi-lahyn, froi-lahyn, fraw-, frou-] / ˈfrɔɪ laɪn, ˈfrɔɪ laɪn, ˈfrɔ-, ˈfraʊ- /

noun

German.

plural

Fräulein,

plural

Fräuleins

1. an unmarried woman.

2. the conventional German title of respect and term of address for an unmarried woman, corresponding to Miss.

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Fräulein British  

/ ˈfrɔylain, ˈfraʊ-, ˈfrɔːlaɪn /

noun

1.  Frl.  an unmarried German woman: formerly used as a title equivalent to Miss

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Etymology

Origin of Fräulein

from Middle High German vrouwelīn , diminutive of vrouwe lady

Example Sentences

“Explain to the newcomers, Fraulein, the function of the bunkers.”

From Literature

“How grateful I am for your message, Fraulein.” he said.

From Literature

‘From now, you refer to me only as “Fräulein”, you hear me?’

From Literature

‘Yes, Fräulein,’ we all say a little awkwardly.

From Literature

‘Good work, Fräulein,’ he says.

From Literature