German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
Ehemann
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeːəˌman/
Meaning
- masculine nounhusband
Example
Sie spricht oft über ihren Ehemann.
She often talks about her husband.
More examples
Mein Ehemann ist heute zu Hause.
My husband is at home today.
Core concept
A male spouse represented by a ring shared with his partner.
Common phrases
mein Ehemann
my husband
ihr Ehemann
her husband
der Ehemann meiner Mutter
my mother's husband
Similar words
Mann: A casual way to refer to a husband, often in the phrase mein Mann.
Partner: A romantic or domestic partner, whether married or not.
Lebenspartner: A long-term unmarried partner who shares a home and life.
Ehegatte: A formal term for a legally married male spouse.
Definition in German
Mann, mit dem man verheiratet ist.
Word origin
Ehe comes from Old High German eha or ēha and combines with Mann in Ehemann to designate a man joined in marriage.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech, Mann can mean husband when the context is clear, while Ehemann states the relationship explicitly and can sound more formal.