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Witwer

widower

noun VIT-ver Rare
People & Society Family

Usage Note

Witwer is a man whose wife has died, the masculine counterpart of Witwe (widow). The plural is unchanged Witwer. The compound Strohwitwer humorously denotes a temporary grass widower whose partner is away.

Examples

"Seit dem Tod seiner Frau lebt er als Witwer allein."

Natural Translation

Since his wife's death he has lived alone as a widower.

Literal Translation

Since the death his wife lives he as widower alone.

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