English–German
“widow” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɪtvə/
Example
Die Witwe lebt allein in einem kleinen Haus.
The widow lives alone in a small house.
How to say “widow” in German
“Widow” in German is Witwe.
A surviving female spouse stands alone in the social and practical role once shared with her deceased partner.
Example sentences with Witwe
Die einsame Witwe spricht selten mit den Nachbarn.
The lonely widow rarely speaks with the neighbors.
Tips for using Witwe
- The plural is Witwen without an umlaut, as in Die Witwen treffen sich regelmäßig.