English–German

“spouse” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːəˌpaʁtnɐ/

Example

Mein Ehepartner kommt morgen.

My spouse is coming tomorrow.

Illustration for Ehepartner (spouse)

How to say “spouse” in German

“Spouse” in German is Ehepartner.

The spouse viewed as the other participant in an established marriage partnership.

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

Example sentences with Ehepartner

Als Ehepartner unterstützt er mich bei der Wohnungssuche.

As a spouse, he helps me look for an apartment.

Tips for using Ehepartner

  • The compound takes the masculine article der, as in mein Ehepartner, even when it refers to a woman; the feminine form Ehepartnerin is also used.

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