German Conversation · Level 162
29 words
German word
Eheleute
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeːəˌlɔɪ̯tə/
Meaning
- nouncouple
Example
Die Eheleute sind seit zehn Jahren verheiratet.
The couple have been married for ten years.
More examples
Die Eheleute tragen denselben Nachnamen.
The spouses use the same surname.
Core concept
Two married people considered together as the parties to one legal union.
Common phrases
als Eheleute
as spouses
das Sorgerecht der Eheleute
the spouses' custody
Similar words
Ehepaar: A married pair treated as one unit and grammatically used as a singular noun.
Ehemann: A man who is married.
Ehefrau: A woman who is married.
Ehegatten: A formal, stiff plural term for two people joined by marriage.
Definition in German
Eheleute bezeichnet die beiden durch eine Ehe verbundenen Partner; der Ausdruck ist formell und betont den rechtlichen Status.
Word origin
Eheleute is a compound of Ehe, meaning marriage, and Leute, meaning people, so it developed as a term for married people.
Usage tips
- Eheleute normally has plural grammar and no ordinary singular form; Ehegatte and Ehegattin name one spouse.