Dutch · Family & Relationships
de vrouw
wife
Beginnernoun
Definition
A married woman in relation to her spouse.
Example
Zijn vrouw is lerares.
His wife is a teacher.
Etymology
'De vrouw' has origins in the Old Dutch 'frawa', traceable to the Proto-Germanic '*fruwō', meaning 'lady' or 'woman', emphasizing the societal role of women.
How & Where It’s Used
'De vrouw' is used in both formal and informal discussions and predominates in written texts where marital contexts are explored, recognized across the Dutch-speaking world.