-vrouw

See also: vrouw

Dutch

Etymology

From the Dutch noun vrouw.

Suffix

-vrouw f (plural -vrouwen or -lieden or -lui or -mensen)

1. someone (implied female) who is an expert in an area

   sportvrouw ― sportswoman

2. someone (implied female) who is employed or holds a position in an area

   politievrouw ― policewoman

3. someone (implied female) who has special characteristics relating to an area

   landsvrouw ― countrywoman

Usage notes

The plural form of -vrouw is -vrouwen, -mensen (“people”) or sometimes -lieden (-lui in spoken language).

Antonyms

• -man