Fräulein

Etymology
, equivalent to

Noun

 * 1)  miss
 * 2) miss, young woman (especially a shop assistant)
 * 3) young lady, missy
 * 4)  A female animal or person
 * 1) young lady, missy
 * 2)  A female animal or person
 * 1)  A female animal or person
 * 1)  A female animal or person

Usage notes

 * Fräulein as a formal address for an unmarried woman is now uncommon and considered disrespectful and sexist by some. is the normal address for all women.
 * As an informal address for a girl or young woman whose name one does not know, particularly a shop assistant, the word is still fairly common, though chiefly restricted to older speakers. It is generally advised that it be replaced by Frau in all instances.