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Ehrenfrau
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German
Etymology
From de Ehre -n- Frau honour woman. In the modern slang sense, coined as a female counterpart to de Ehrenmann.
Pronunciation
de [ˈeːʁənˌfʁaʊ̯]
de De-Ehrenfrau.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de Eh ren frau
Noun
f
A woman of honor; a woman who acts with integrity and moral principles.
de slang A woman who is highly regarded for her generosity, loyalty, or commendable actions.
Usage notes
The slang definition, used in youth and rap culture, mainly praises a specific good deed rather than the person's overall character.
Declension
f
See also
Ehrenmann
Further reading
181517