Frau in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Frau | die Frauen |
| Accusative | die Frau | die Frauen |
| Dative | der Frau | den Frauen |
| Genitive | der Frau | der Frauen |
Frau in use
- A1
Die Frau wohnt neben uns.
The woman lives next to us.
- A1
Kennst du die Frau dort?
Do you know the woman over there?
- A1
Ich gebe der Frau den Schlüssel.
I give the woman the key.
- A1
Guten Tag, Frau Keller!
Hello, Ms Keller!
Frau + surname is the polite way to address a woman
Good to know
- Feminine nouns never change in the singular: die Frau, der Frau.
- 'meine Frau' usually means 'my wife'.
Related words
- der MannA1
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Frau in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Frau?
It's die Frau. Frau is feminine, and the plural is die Frauen.
What does Frau mean?
Frau means woman, wife, Mrs / Ms (before a name) in English.
What is the plural of Frau?
The plural is die Frauen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).