English–German

“divorce” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃaɪ̯dʊŋ/

Example

Nach der Scheidung lebt sie allein.

After the divorce, she lives alone.

Illustration for Scheidung (divorce)

How to say “divorce” in German

“Divorce” in German is Scheidung.

A court formally breaks the shared legal bond of a married couple, turning one household into two separate lives.

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

Example sentences with Scheidung

Nach der Scheidung musste er Unterhalt zahlen.

After the divorce, he had to pay child support.

Tips for using Scheidung

  • German uses Trennung for separation that need not end a marriage, while Scheidung specifically denotes divorce.

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