der Frauenanteil
Translation
proportion of women, share of women, female representation
Examples
Der Frauenanteil in der Firma ist hoch.
The proportion of women in the company is high.
Wir müssen den Frauenanteil erhöhen.
We have to increase the share of women.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) the proportion of women The proportion of women in politics is low.
((Accusative)) the proportion of women The government wants to increase the proportion of women.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Frauenquote
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Frauen' (women) and 'Anteil' (share, portion). Literally 'women's share'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word: 'Frauen' (women) + 'Anteil' (share). This makes its meaning, 'the share of women', very clear.