der Ehegatte
Translation
husband, spouse (male)
Examples
Ihr Ehegatte ist ein bekannter Arzt.
Her husband is a well-known doctor.
Der Ehegatte muss das Formular unterschreiben.
The husband must sign the form.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject Her Ehegatte is a lawyer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehemann, Mann; Antonyms: Ehegattin, Frau
Etymology
Composed of 'Ehe' (marriage) and 'Gatte' (spouse, husband). It literally means 'married male spouse'.
Memory Tips
This is a formal or legal term for 'husband'. Think of it as the official counterpart to 'Ehefrau' (wife).