der Ehebruch
Translation
adultery, infidelity
Examples
Ehebruch ist in manchen Ländern strafbar.
Adultery is punishable by law in some countries.
Er hat Ehebruch begangen.
He committed adultery.
Grammar Patterns
Ehebruch begehen to commit adultery He committed adultery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Untreue, Seitensprung; Antonyms: Treue
Etymology
From 'Ehe' (marriage) + 'Bruch' (break, breach). Literally 'marriage break'.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'breaking' the 'marriage' vows to remember the meaning. 'Ehe' (marriage) + 'Bruch' (break).