standesamtlich
civil (pertaining to marriage at the registry office)
English translations
- 01
civilly
- 02
officially
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine offizielle Handlung, die von einem Standesamt durchgeführt wird, insbesondere eine Eheschließung.
- English meaning
- Civil (marriage)
- Synonym
- amtlich, zivil
- German example
- Die Eheschließung fand standesamtlich statt.
- English example
- The marriage was a civil ceremony.
Related words
- Zivilehe
Civil marriage
- Hochzeitskleidchen
A short wedding dress is an informal or shortened wedding dress, often for civil ceremonies or smaller celebrations.
Example sentences with “standesamtlich”
Wir heiraten erst standesamtlich. (We are getting married at the registry office first.)
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from 'kirchlich'?
'Standesamtlich' refers to the legal ceremony, while 'kirchlich' refers to the religious one.