Jawort

dasNoun

vow; 'I do'; consent

English translations

  1. 01

    yes

Word details

German meaning
Die offizielle Zustimmung zu einer Heirat, die während der Trauung gegeben wird.
English meaning
Wedding vows
Synonym
Ehezusage, Vermählung
German example
Nach dem Jawort tauschten die Brautleute die Ringe.
English example
After the wedding vows, the bride and groom exchanged rings.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Jawort
Plural Form
die Jaworte

Example sentences with “Jawort”

  1. Sie haben sich gestern das Jawort gegeben. (They said 'I do' yesterday / They got married yesterday.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'Jawort' mean in a wedding context?

It refers to the formal 'yes' during the marriage ceremony. It is a neuter noun (das Jawort).