vrou

See also: vřou

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans vrou. Doublet of frau, frow, and vrouw.

Noun

vrou (plural vrous)

  1. (South Africa) A woman.

Afrikaans

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Dutch vrouw, from Middle Dutch vrouwe, from Old Dutch frouwa, from Proto-Germanic *frawjǭ.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /frœu̯/
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Noun

vrou (plural vroue or vrouens, diminutive vroutjie)

  1. woman
    Daardie vrou werk in 'n museum.
    That woman works at a museum.
  2. wife
    Sy vrou het onlangs afgestudeer en werk nou in 'n winkel.
    His wife graduated recently and is now working in a shop.

Usage notes

The plural form vrouens is somewhat less common.

Descendants
  • → English: vrou
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