Significado
To state one's marital status.
Contexto cultural
The wedding ring is worn on the right ring finger. Wearing it on the left often signifies engagement or a non-German tradition. Similar to Germany, marriage is highly formalized. The term 'gnädige Frau' was historically used for married women, though it is now rare and very formal. Swiss German speakers might use 'verhürotet'. The legal process is very strict and requires a 'Zivilstandesamt'. Your marital status determines your 'Lohnsteuerklasse' (tax class). Class 3 and 5 are common for married couples where one earns more.
The 'Seit' Rule
When saying how long you've been married, use 'seit' + Present Tense. 'Ich bin seit 2020 verheiratet.'
Gender Neutrality
'Verheiratet' is gender-neutral. It doesn't matter if you are a man or a woman; the word stays the same.
Significado
To state one's marital status.
The 'Seit' Rule
When saying how long you've been married, use 'seit' + Present Tense. 'Ich bin seit 2020 verheiratet.'
Gender Neutrality
'Verheiratet' is gender-neutral. It doesn't matter if you are a man or a woman; the word stays the same.
The Ring Finger
Look at the right hand for a wedding ring in Germany, not the left!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'sein'.
Ich ___ seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
The subject 'Ich' requires the first-person singular form 'bin'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Are you married?' to a friend?
'Bist du' is the informal way to ask 'Are you'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sind Sie ledig? B: Nein, ___.
The opposite of 'ledig' (single) in this context is 'verheiratet'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the registry office and they ask for your status.
Marital status is a key piece of information at the registry office.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIch ___ seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
The subject 'Ich' requires the first-person singular form 'bin'.
How do you say 'Are you married?' to a friend?
'Bist du' is the informal way to ask 'Are you'.
A: Sind Sie ledig? B: Nein, ___.
The opposite of 'ledig' (single) in this context is 'verheiratet'.
You are at the registry office and they ask for your status.
Marital status is a key piece of information at the registry office.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes, since 2017, 'verheiratet' is the standard term for all legal marriages in Germany, including same-sex marriages.
'Vermählt' is very formal and mostly used in wedding invitations or literature. In daily life, always use 'verheiratet'.
Use the verb 'heiraten': 'Ich heirate nächsten Monat.'
The legal opposite is 'ledig' (single). Socially, you might say 'Ich habe keinen Partner' or 'Ich bin Single'.
No, when used with 'bin/ist', 'verheiratet' is an adjective that does not change its ending.
Frases relacionadas
verlobt
similarengaged
geschieden
contrastdivorced
verwitwet
contrastwidowed
ledig
contrastsingle/unmarried
vergeben
similartaken
zusammen sein
builds onto be together
