verheiraten
Translation
to marry off, to marry, to get married
Examples
Der Priester verheiratet das Paar.
The priest marries the couple.
Er will seine Tochter reich verheiraten.
He wants to marry his daughter to a rich man.
Sie sind glücklich verheiratet.
They are happily married.
Grammar Patterns
to marry ((sb.)) off The priest marries the couple.
to marry ((sb.)) to ((sb.)) He married his daughter to a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to wed, to join in matrimony
Etymology
Prefix `ver-` (indicating a process or completion) + `heiraten` (to marry).
Memory Tips
`verheiraten` is often about the act of marrying someone off, while `heiraten` is what the couple does. `verheiratet sein` means "to be married".