Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Compound of vrouw +‎ mens.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈvrɑu̯.mɛns/
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  • Hyphenation: vrouw‧mens

Noun edit

vrouwmens n or f (plural vrouwmensen, diminutive vrouwmensje n)

  1. (now chiefly Belgium, neutral) woman
  2. (Netherlands, derogatory) woman, bint

Usage notes edit

Use of the feminine gender is now archaic. The derogatory meaning, the most common meaning in the Netherlands, virtually always uses the neuter gender. Also compare the neuter usage at mens.

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Jersey Dutch: vrā́umes, vrā́umens