getraut
Translation
married, dared
Examples
Sie sind seit gestern getraut.
They have been married since yesterday.
Er hat sich nicht getraut zu springen.
He didn't dare to jump.
Grammar Patterns
sich trauen to get married They got married yesterday.
sich trauen, et4 zu tun to dare to do sth. He doesn't dare to tell the truth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verheiratet (married); Antonyms: unverheiratet (unmarried), ledig (single)
Etymology
Past participle of 'trauen' (to trust). Getting married is an act of trust.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'trust'. You trust the person you marry.