weiblich
Translation
female, feminine
Examples
Sie hat eine sehr weibliche Figur.
She has a very feminine figure.
Der weibliche Löwe jagt.
The female lion hunts.
Grammar Patterns
weiblich + Noun female + noun a female voice
Similar Words
Synonyms: feminin (feminine), fraulich (womanly); Antonyms: männlich (male, masculine)
Etymology
From 'Weib' (an old or derogatory word for woman) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly'). 'Weib' is related to 'wife'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'weiblich' to the English word 'wife'. A 'wife' is typically 'weiblich' (female).