die Ehe, -n
marriage
Eine Verbindung zwischen zwei Menschen, die offiziell anerkannt ist und oft mit einer Feier beginnt.
The German word "Ehe" is a noun that means "marriage." It refers to the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. "Ehe" originally derives from the Old High German word "ewa," which signifies law or legal regulation, hinting at the legal aspects and commitments involved in marriage.
Similar concepts in German include "Heirat" which also means "marriage" but often refers more specifically to the act of getting married or the wedding ceremony, rather than the ongoing state of being married which "Ehe" suggests.
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Examples
Sie sind seit 10 Jahren in einer glücklichen Ehe.noun
They have been in a happy marriage for 10 years.
Die Ehe wurde im Rathaus eingetragen.noun
The marriage was registered at the city hall.
Eine Ehe erfordert viel Arbeit und Verständnis.noun
A marriage requires a lot of work and understanding.
Die Ehe ist ein lebenslanges Versprechen.noun
Marriage is a lifelong promise.
Die Ehe basiert auf Vertrauen.noun
The marriage is based on trust.
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