die Ehe
Translation
marriage, matrimony
Examples
Die Ehe ist ein wichtiger Schritt.
Marriage is an important step.
Sie führen eine glückliche Ehe.
They have a happy marriage.
Die Ehe wurde nach zehn Jahren geschieden.
The marriage was ended by divorce after ten years.
Grammar Patterns
to enter into a marriage to get married They entered into marriage last year.
to live together unmarried to cohabit Many couples live together unmarried today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Heirat (marriage, wedding); Antonyms: die Scheidung (divorce)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'ēwa', which meant 'law, custom, eternity', reflecting the idea of a permanent, legal bond.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound 'Eh-e' as the start of 'eternal', which a marriage is traditionally meant to be.