German Conversation · Level 111
43 words
German word
Landfrau
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlantˌfʁaʊ̯/
Meaning
- feminine nouncountrywoman
Example
Die Landfrau liebt das ruhige Leben im Dorf.
The countrywoman loves the quiet life in the village.
More examples
Auf dem Wochenmarkt verkauft die Landfrau frische Eier und Gemüse.
At the weekly market, the countrywoman sells fresh eggs and vegetables.
Core concept
A woman rooted in village life, balancing rural household routines with work around a farm.
Common phrases
als Landfrau auf dem Hof
as a countrywoman on the farm
junge Landfrau
young countrywoman
erfahrene Landfrau
experienced countrywoman
Similar words
Bäuerin: A woman who farms as her occupation.
Landwirtin: A woman who manages agricultural land or a farming business.
Definition in German
Eine Frau, die auf dem Land lebt und oft im Hof- oder Haushaltsbereich arbeitet, dabei nicht zwingend als berufliche Bäuerin gilt.
Word origin
Landfrau is a transparent compound of Land, meaning countryside here, and Frau, meaning woman.
Usage tips
- Landfrau does not necessarily mean a professional farmer; Bäuerin is more specific when farming is the occupation.
Other meanings
- female farmernoun
- farm wifenoun
Opposites
- Stadtbewohnerinfemale city dwellernoun
- Städterincity womannoun
Related words
- Landfrauenvereinrural women's associationnoun
- Landfrauenverbandrural women's federationnoun