🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Ehe

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈeːə/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Marriage/ˈmɛrɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Ihre Ehe basierte auf gegenseitigem Respekt."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

    "Their marriage lasted for over fifty years."
  2. 2

    A close union or combination of two or more diverse elements.

    "The restaurant is known for its successful marriage of traditional and modern flavors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'marriage' originates from the Old French 'mariage', which itself comes from the Latin 'maritare', meaning 'to marry'. The term has evolved through various languages and cultures, reflecting the social and legal union of individuals.

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