English–German

“married couple” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːəˌpaːɐ̯/

Example

In meiner Straße wohnen mehrere Ehepaare.

Several married couples live on my street.

Illustration for Ehepaar (married couple)

How to say “married couple” in German

“Married couple” in German is Ehepaar.

Two spouses seen together as one recognized social pair in everyday life.

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

Example sentences with Ehepaar

Das junge Ehepaar plant eine Reise.

The young married couple is planning a trip.

Tips for using Ehepaar

  • Ehepaar is neuter singular, so standard German uses das Ehepaar and singular verb agreement even when it refers to two people.

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