Dutch

Suffix

-vrouw f ‎(plural -vrouwen or -mensen)

1. Someone (implied female) who is an expert in an area; e.g. sportvrouw 'sportswoman'.
2. Someone (implied female) who is employed or holds a position in an area; e.g politievrouw 'policewoman'.
3. Someone (implied male) who has special characteristics relating to an area, e.g. landsvrouw 'country woman'.

Usage notes

The plural form of -vrouw is -vrouwen, -mensen (people) or sometimes -lieden (-lui in spoken language).

Antonyms

• -man