English–German

“husband” in German

German

AlsoGatte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːəˌman/

Example

Sie spricht oft über ihren Ehemann.

She often talks about her husband.

Illustration for Ehemann (husband)

How to say “husband” in German

“Husband” in German is Ehemann.

A male spouse represented by a ring shared with his partner.

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

Example sentences with Ehemann

Mein Ehemann ist heute zu Hause.

My husband is at home today.

Tips for using Ehemann

  • In everyday speech, Mann can mean husband when the context is clear, while Ehemann states the relationship explicitly and can sound more formal.

Other German words for “husband”

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masculine nounhusband

Ich begrüße meinen Gatten jeden Morgen.

I greet my husband every morning.

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