das Ehepaar, -e
married couple
Zwei Menschen, die durch Heirat miteinander verbunden sind und zusammenleben.
The German word "Ehepaar" is a noun that means "married couple" or "spouse". It is a compound word made up of "Ehe," which means "marriage," and "paar," which means "pair" or "couple." "Ehepaar" refers to two individuals who are married to each other.
Similar words in German include "Eheleute" (spouses), "Gatten" (husbands, can also refer to spouses collectively), and "Ehegemeinschaft" (marital community).
The difference lies mainly in usage: "Ehepaar" specifically refers to the couple as a unit, while "Eheleute" can also imply the two individuals separately, and "Gatten" is a more formal term often used in legal contexts.
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Examples
Das Ehepaar geht spazieren.noun
The married couple is going for a walk.
Ein Ehepaar feiert heute seinen Hochzeitstag.noun
A married couple is celebrating their wedding anniversary today.
Ein Ehepaar besucht oft das Theater.noun
A married couple often visits the theater.
Ein Ehepaar geht gemeinsam spazieren.noun
A married couple goes for a walk together.
Das Ehepaar plant eine Europareise im Sommer.noun
The married couple is planning a trip around Europe in the summer.
Ein älteres Ehepaar spaziert durch den Park.noun
An older married couple is strolling through the park.
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