adjective
geschieden
divorce
Wenn jemand nicht mehr verheiratet ist, weil die Ehe durch ein Gericht beendet wurde.
The German word "geschieden" is an adjective and past participle from the verb "scheiden" meaning "to separate" or "to part".
- scheiden: to separate, to divide
"geschieden" primarily means "divorced" (referring to marital status) or more generally "separated".
Similar words:
- getrennt (separated)
- verheiratet (married, opposite meaning)
- zerstritten (estranged, implying conflict)
Difference:
- geschieden specifically means that a legal divorce has taken place.
- getrennt means living separately but not necessarily legally divorced.
- zerstritten focuses on the quality of the relationship (conflict) rather than official status.
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Examples
Er ist seit drei Jahren geschieden.adjective
He has been divorced for three years.
Seine Großeltern wurden vor zehn Jahren geschieden.adjective
His grandparents were divorced ten years ago.
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