German word

Braut

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁaʊ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbride

Example

Die Braut trägt ein weißes Kleid.

The bride is wearing a white dress.

Illustration for Braut (bride)

More examples

Die Braut lächelte, als sie den Altar erreichte.

The bride smiled when she reached the altar.

Core concept

A woman at the center of a wedding, recognized by the ceremony and bridal clothing.

Common phrases

  • Brautkleid

    wedding dress

  • Brautstrauß

    bridal bouquet

  • Brautjungfer

    bridesmaid

Similar words

Bräutigam: A male partner taking part in the wedding ceremony as the groom.
Hochzeit: A marriage celebration with a ceremony, reception, or both.
Verlobte: A woman promised to marry but not yet married.
Ehefrau: A married woman in her role as a spouse.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet die Frau, die heiratet; oft gebraucht in Verbindung mit Hochzeitsritualen oder -kleidung.

Word origin

German Braut continues Old High German brūt and Middle High German brūt, from a Germanic root also found in English bride.

Usage tips

  • Braut is feminine, with the article die and the plural Bräute, which has an umlaut.

Other meanings

  • fiancéenoun

Opposites

  • Bräutigamgroomnoun

Related words

  • Brautkleidwedding dressnoun
  • Brautstraußbridal bouquetnoun
  • Brautjungferbridesmaidnoun

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