English–German

“marriage” in German

German

AlsoHeirat

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːə/

Example

Die Ehe ist wichtig für viele Menschen.

Marriage is important to many people.

Illustration for Ehe (marriage)

How to say “marriage” in German

“Marriage” in German is Ehe.

A shared home in which two partners live under a lasting legal bond and carry responsibilities together.

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

Example sentences with Ehe

Sie möchten eine Ehe eingehen.

They want to get married.

Tips for using Ehe

  • Ehe means the marriage itself, whereas Hochzeit usually means the wedding ceremony or celebration.

Other German words for “marriage”

Nach der Heirat zogen sie zusammen.

After their marriage, they moved in together.

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