English–German

“couple” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːəˌlɔɪ̯tə/

Example

Die Eheleute sind seit zehn Jahren verheiratet.

The couple have been married for ten years.

Illustration for Eheleute (couple)

How to say “couple” in German

“Couple” in German is Eheleute.

Two married people considered together as the parties to one legal union.

Full entry for Eheleute: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Eheleute

Die Eheleute tragen denselben Nachnamen.

The spouses use the same surname.

Tips for using Eheleute

  • Eheleute normally has plural grammar and no ordinary singular form; Ehegatte and Ehegattin name one spouse.

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