German honorifics
Honorifics in the German language and culture / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Frau" redirects here. For other uses, see Frau (disambiguation).
Honorifics are words that connote esteem or respect when used in addressing or referring to a person. In the German language, honorifics distinguish people by age, sex, profession, academic achievement, and rank. In the past, a distinction was also made between married and unmarried women.