-vrouw
See also: vrouw
Dutch
Etymology
From the Dutch noun vrouw.
Suffix
-vrouw f (plural -vrouwen or -mensen)
- Someone (implied female) who is an expert in an area; e.g. sportvrouw 'sportswoman'.
- Someone (implied female) who is employed or holds a position in an area; e.g politievrouw 'policewoman'.
- Someone (implied female) who has special characteristics relating to an area, e.g. landsvrouw 'country woman'.
Usage notes
The plural form of -vrouw is -vrouwen, -mensen (people) or sometimes -lieden (-lui in spoken language).
Antonyms
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