-vrouw
See also: vrouw
Dutch
editEtymology
editFrom the Dutch noun vrouw.
Suffix
edit-vrouw f (plural -vrouwen or -lieden or -lui or -mensen)
- someone (implied female) who is an expert in an area
- sportvrouw ― sportswoman
- someone (implied female) who is employed or holds a position in an area
- politievrouw ― policewoman
- someone (implied female) who has special characteristics relating to an area
- landsvrouw ― countrywoman
Usage notes
editThe plural form of -vrouw is -vrouwen, -mensen (“people”) or sometimes -lieden (-lui in spoken language).