في 15 ثانية
- The verb for the act of getting married.
- Does not use 'mit'; it takes a direct object.
- Distinguish between the action and the state of being married.
المعنى
This verb is used when two people tie the knot and make their union official. It describes the actual act or ceremony of becoming a married couple.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Announcing news to a friend
Wir heiraten im nächsten Sommer!
We are getting married next summer!
A romantic proposal
Willst du mich heiraten?
Do you want to marry me?
Discussing legal requirements
Man muss in Deutschland standesamtlich heiraten.
In Germany, you must marry at the registry office.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Standesamt' (registry office) is the only place where you can legally 'heiraten'. A church wedding has no legal standing on its own. The 'Polterabend' is a tradition where guests break dishes to bring luck before the couple 'heiraten'. In some rural parts of Austria, 'Brautstehlen' (stealing the bride) is common during the wedding festivities after they 'heiraten'. Swiss weddings often involve a 'Apéro' (reception) immediately after the couple 'heiraten' at the registry office.
No 'mit'!
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: 'Ich heirate DICH', not 'mit dir'.
Use for future
You can use the present tense to talk about a fixed future plan: 'Wir heiraten im Mai.'
في 15 ثانية
- The verb for the act of getting married.
- Does not use 'mit'; it takes a direct object.
- Distinguish between the action and the state of being married.
What It Means
heiraten is the action of getting married. It is a life-changing verb. It marks the transition from being single to being a spouse. It covers the legal ceremony and the celebration. Think of it as the 'I do' verb. It is a big, serious step in any language. In German, it sounds solid and permanent.
How To Use It
This verb is very direct. You do not need a preposition. In English, you marry someone. In German, you jemanden heiraten. Do not say mit jemandem heiraten. That is a classic mistake. Use the accusative case for your partner. For example, Ich heirate meinen Freund. It is simple and clean. Just name the person you are joining.
When To Use It
Use it when discussing future plans. Use it to announce your big news to friends. It is perfect for wedding invitations. You can use it in romantic settings. It also works in legal or official contexts. Use it when talking about family history. It is the standard word for any wedding talk. It feels warm and exciting in conversation.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for the state of being. If you are already married, use verheiratet sein. heiraten is the action, not the status. Do not use it for casual dating. It is a very serious word. Avoid using it for inanimate objects unless joking. If you just live together, use zusammenwohnen. Don't confuse the party with the act. The party is die Hochzeit.
Cultural Background
German weddings often have two parts. The legal part happens at the Standesamt. This is the registry office. Every couple must go there first. The church ceremony is purely optional. Many couples do both on different days. You might hear about the Polterabend. This is a party where people smash porcelain. It brings good luck to the couple. German weddings are organized but very fun.
Common Variations
You might hear sich trauen lassen. This is a bit more formal. It refers to the ceremony itself. Die Hochzeit is the wedding celebration. Der Ehepartner is the legal spouse. Frisch vermählt means 'just married.' You will see this on car decorations. Die Flitterwochen are the honeymoon. These words all revolve around the big day.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The verb is transitive and neutral in register. Be careful not to use prepositions like 'mit' or 'an' when specifying the partner.
No 'mit'!
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: 'Ich heirate DICH', not 'mit dir'.
Use for future
You can use the present tense to talk about a fixed future plan: 'Wir heiraten im Mai.'
Standesamt
If you talk about 'heiraten' in Germany, people will assume you mean the legal part at the registry office.
Memory Hook
Heiraten = Home + Advice. You need advice to run a home!
أمثلة
6Wir heiraten im nächsten Sommer!
We are getting married next summer!
A common way to share a future plan.
Willst du mich heiraten?
Do you want to marry me?
The standard phrase for a marriage proposal.
Man muss in Deutschland standesamtlich heiraten.
In Germany, you must marry at the registry office.
Refers to the legal necessity in Germany.
Wir haben gerade geheiratet! 💍
We just got married!
Using the perfect tense for a recent event.
Ich liebe diese Pizza so sehr, ich würde sie heiraten.
I love this pizza so much, I would marry it.
A common hyperbolic joke.
Meine Eltern haben vor dreißig Jahren geheiratet.
My parents got married thirty years ago.
Used to describe a past event in family history.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'heiraten' in the Perfekt tense.
Letztes Jahr _______ meine beste Freundin _______. (has married)
The Perfekt of 'heiraten' uses 'haben' and the participle 'geheiratet'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Ich heirate mit dir. B: Ich heirate dich. C: Ich heirate zu dir.
'Heiraten' takes a direct accusative object without any preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Willst du mich _______? B: Ja, ich will!
After the modal verb 'willst', the infinitive 'heiraten' must be used at the end.
Match the sentence to the correct status.
1. Wir heiraten morgen. 2. Wir sind verheiratet.
'Heiraten' is the action/event; 'verheiratet sein' is the ongoing state.
Fill in the correct ending.
Er heirat___ seine Freundin im September.
The third person singular (er) of 'heiraten' is 'heiratet'.
How do you say 'They got married'?
A: Sie haben geheiratet. B: Sie sind geheiratet.
'Heiraten' always uses 'haben' in the Perfekt.
🎉 النتيجة: /6
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Action vs. State
بنك التمارين
6 تمارينLetztes Jahr _______ meine beste Freundin _______. (has married)
The Perfekt of 'heiraten' uses 'haben' and the participle 'geheiratet'.
A: Ich heirate mit dir. B: Ich heirate dich. C: Ich heirate zu dir.
'Heiraten' takes a direct accusative object without any preposition.
A: Willst du mich _______? B: Ja, ich will!
After the modal verb 'willst', the infinitive 'heiraten' must be used at the end.
1. Wir heiraten morgen. 2. Wir sind verheiratet.
'Heiraten' is the action/event; 'verheiratet sein' is the ongoing state.
Er heirat___ seine Freundin im September.
The third person singular (er) of 'heiraten' is 'heiratet'.
A: Sie haben geheiratet. B: Sie sind geheiratet.
'Heiraten' always uses 'haben' in the Perfekt.
🎉 النتيجة: /6
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, that's incorrect. You must say 'Ich heirate meine Freundin.'
'Heiraten' is the verb (to marry), while 'Hochzeit' is the noun (the wedding party).
Always use 'haben': 'Wir haben geheiratet.'
It is neutral and used in all contexts, from legal to casual.
Just say 'Wir heiraten' or 'Sie heiraten.'
It means to have a religious wedding ceremony in a church.
Yes, it is the standard term for all legal marriages in Germany.
People often say 'sich trauen lassen' or 'unter die Haube kommen'.
It means to marry again (remarry).
Yes, it refers to the act. For the state of being married, use 'verheiratet sein'.
Because the stem ends in 't', we add an 'e' for easier pronunciation (heirat-e-t).
No, that's a statement. Use 'Willst du mich heiraten?' for a proposal.
عبارات ذات صلة
{die|f} Hochzeit
similarThe wedding ceremony/party
sich verloben
builds onTo get engaged
{die|f} Ehe
similarThe marriage (institution)
verheiratet sein
specialized formTo be married
sich scheiden lassen
contrastTo get divorced
