mevrouw
ma'am, Mrs., Ms.
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
məˈvrɑu̯
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Cultural Note
'Mevrouw' (abbreviated 'mevr.') is used for all women regardless of marital status, unlike the English distinction between Mrs. and Ms. In formal letters, 'Geachte mevrouw' (Dear Madam) is the standard opening. The Dutch have largely abandoned 'juffrouw' (Miss) as an address for adult women.
📝 Example Sentences
Goedemiddag, mevrouw Jansen.
Good afternoon, Mrs. Jansen.
Mevrouw, wilt u een kopje koffie?
Ma'am, would you like a cup of coffee?
Geachte mevrouw De Boer...
Dear Mrs. De Boer...