die Ehefrau
Translation
wife
Examples
Meine Ehefrau ist Ärztin.
My wife is a doctor.
Er stellt seine Ehefrau vor.
He introduces his wife.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sb.'s)) wife to be someone's wife My wife is a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gattin; Antonyms: Ehemann
Etymology
Composed of 'Ehe' (marriage) and 'Frau' (woman/wife).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'marriage-woman'. Easy to remember if you know the two parts.