die Hochzeit, -en
wedding
Eine Feier, bei der zwei Menschen offiziell eine Partnerschaft eingehen und ihr gemeinsames Leben beginnen.
The German word "Hochzeit" is a noun meaning "wedding" or "marriage ceremony". It is composed of "hoch" (high) and "Zeit" (time), originally implying an important or significant time.
Similar words:
- Trauung (wedding ceremony)
- Ehe (marriage)
- Vermählung (nuptials)
Difference:
- Hochzeit refers specifically to the festive event or celebration of getting married.
- Ehe refers to the state or institution of marriage itself.
- Trauung emphasizes the formal ceremony, especially the official or religious part.
- Vermählung is a more formal or literary synonym for the marriage ceremony.
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Examples
Sie feiern ihre Hochzeit im Sommer.noun
They are celebrating their wedding in the summer.
Eine Hochzeit ist ein besonderes Ereignis.noun
A wedding is a special event.
Eine Hochzeit ist ein festlicher Anlass.noun
A wedding is a festive occasion.
Meine Schwester plant ihre Hochzeit im nächsten Jahr.noun
My sister is planning her wedding next year.
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