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Ehe
German → American English
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Zustand oder rechtliche Verbindung zweier verheirateter Personen; marriage.
Die Ehe ihrer Eltern hielt viele Jahre.Use Ehe for the institution or state of marriage. In everyday speech, Heirat is more about the act of marrying, while Ehe refers to the married relationship itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ehe mean in English?
Ehe means marriage.
How do you use Ehe in a sentence?
You can use it to talk about the marital relationship, for example: eine glückliche Ehe.
Is Ehe the same as Heirat?
Not exactly. Heirat refers more to the act of getting married, while Ehe refers to the marriage itself.