das Ehepaar
Translation
married couple
Examples
Das Ehepaar feiert seine goldene Hochzeit.
The married couple is celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
Ein junges Ehepaar ist nebenan eingezogen.
A young married couple has moved in next door.
Grammar Patterns
das Ehepaar used as a subject The married couple lives in a big house.
Similar Words
Paar (pair, more general), Gatten (spouses)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ehe' (marriage) and 'Paar' (pair). It literally means a 'marriage pair'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Eh-pair'. It's a pair of people who are joined in marriage ('Ehe').