Usage Note
Witwer is a man whose wife has died, the masculine counterpart of Witwe (widow). The plural is unchanged Witwer. The compound Strohwitwer humorously denotes a temporary grass widower whose partner is away.
Examples
"Seit dem Tod seiner Frau lebt er als Witwer allein."
Natural Translation
Since his wife's death he has lived alone as a widower.
Literal Translation
Since the death his wife lives he as widower alone.
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