English–German

“wedding ceremony” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁaʊ̯ʊŋ/

Example

Gestern waren viele Gäste bei der Trauung.

Yesterday, many guests attended the wedding ceremony.

Illustration for Trauung (wedding ceremony)

How to say “wedding ceremony” in German

“Wedding ceremony” in German is Trauung.

The solemn point at which a couple is declared married in a civil, religious, or witnessed setting.

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

Example sentences with Trauung

Die feierliche Trauung fand in einer kleinen Kapelle statt.

The solemn wedding ceremony took place in a small chapel.

Tips for using Trauung

  • Trauung names the ceremony itself, while 'sich trauen lassen' means to get married and 'jemandem trauen' means to trust someone.

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