Ehestand

derNoun

married state, matrimony

English translations

  1. 01

    marriage

Word details

German meaning
Der Zustand, verheiratet zu sein.
English meaning
matrimony
Synonym
Ehe, Heirat
German example
Sie leben im glücklichen Ehestand.
English example
They live in happy matrimony.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ehestand
Plural Form
die Ehestände

Example sentences with “Ehestand”

  1. Er trat in den Ehestand ein. (He entered into matrimony.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it formal?

Yes, it is a formal and slightly dated term for being married.