German Conversation · Level 40
73 words
German word
Ehe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeːə/
Meaning
- feminine nounmarriage
Example
Die Ehe ist wichtig für viele Menschen.
Marriage is important to many people.
More examples
Sie möchten eine Ehe eingehen.
They want to get married.
Core concept
A shared home in which two partners live under a lasting legal bond and carry responsibilities together.
Common phrases
eine Ehe eingehen
get married
in einer Ehe leben
live as a married couple
glückliche Ehe
happy married life
Similar words
Heirat: The process of becoming legally married.
Ehepaar: A married couple sharing a life and home.
Hochzeit: A wedding ceremony or celebration.
Partnerschaft: A supportive relationship between partners who share life or a home.
Definition in German
Ehe bezeichnet die dauerhafte partnerschaftliche und rechtliche Verbindung von zwei Personen mit gemeinsamer Verantwortung.
Word origin
Ehe comes from Old High German ēha through Middle High German ēhe, while its deeper Germanic origin remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- Ehe means the marriage itself, whereas Hochzeit usually means the wedding ceremony or celebration.