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Witwe

widow

noun VIT-ve Less Common
People & Society Family

Origin: from Old High German 'wituwa'

Usage Note

Witwe is a widow, while a widower is the masculine Witwer. It appears in the spider name Schwarze Witwe ('black widow'); note the w is pronounced like an English 'v'.

Examples

"Die Witwe lebt allein im Haus."

Natural Translation

The widow lives alone in the house.

Literal Translation

The widow lives alone in-the house.

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