How to Say “Here Miss” in German

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hier, Fräulein
/hiːr ˈfʁɔlaɪ̯n/word by word
The English phrase "here miss" is translated into German as hier, Fräulein.
This phrase is used to get the attention of a young woman or a female teacher. The word hier means "here" in English.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The phrase hier, Fräulein is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern German conversation. While Frau is the standard German word for "Miss" or "Ma'am" in formal contexts, using Fräulein is now viewed as old-fashioned.

How do you pronounce it?

/hiːr ˈfʁɔlaɪ̯n/

When do people say it?

In modern German society, using Fräulein to address an adult woman is considered outdated or can sound patronizing.

Did you know?

  • Historically, Fräulein was not just a term for a young woman but was used to address a 'young unmarried noblewoman'.
  • In modern Germany, the word Fräulein has almost entirely vanished from official documents and laws, replacing it with Frau regardless of a woman's marital status.

Example conversation

Felix is helping Julia at a reception desk.

  1. Julia

    Guten Tag. Ich suche mein Zimmer.
    Good day. I am looking for my room.
  2. Felix

    Hier, Fräulein, ist Ihr Zimmerschlüssel.
    Here, miss, is your room key.
  3. Julia

    Vielen Dank für die Hilfe.
    Thank you very much for the help.
  4. Felix

    Gerne. Einen schönen Aufenthalt!
    My pleasure. Have a nice stay!

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hier, Fräulein) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries Fräulein, hier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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