A1 Expression رسمی

Ich bin ledig.

I am single.

معنی

To state that one is not married.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Steuerklasse 1' is the default for 'ledige' people. It often leads to higher tax deductions compared to married couples (Steuerklasse 3/5). In Austria, 'ledig' is used similarly, but there is a strong tradition of using academic titles alongside marital status in very formal settings. Swiss German forms use 'ledig,' but in spoken Swiss German (Schwiizertüütsch), the pronunciation and usage might feel slightly more integrated into daily life. In big cities, being 'ledig' is the norm for people in their 20s and 30s. The social pressure to marry has decreased significantly compared to rural areas.

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The 'ig' rule

Remember that almost all German adjectives ending in '-ig' are pronounced like '-ich'. So 'ledig' sounds like 'lay-dish'.

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Don't use on Tinder

If you put 'ledig' in your dating bio, people might think you're a bit too serious or boring. Stick to 'Single'!

معنی

To state that one is not married.

💡

The 'ig' rule

Remember that almost all German adjectives ending in '-ig' are pronounced like '-ich'. So 'ledig' sounds like 'lay-dish'.

⚠️

Don't use on Tinder

If you put 'ledig' in your dating bio, people might think you're a bit too serious or boring. Stick to 'Single'!

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Tax Class 1

If you're 'ledig' in Germany, you're in Steuerklasse 1. It's good to know this for your first paycheck!

خودت رو بسنج

Which word is most appropriate for an official tax form?

Familienstand: ________

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ledig

'Ledig' is the official term for marital status on German forms.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'sein'.

Mein Bruder _______ ledig.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ist

The third person singular of 'sein' is 'ist'.

Choose the most natural response for a dating app conversation.

Person A: Bist du verheiratet? Person B: Nein, ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ich bin Single

While 'ledig' is grammatically correct, 'Single' is much more natural in a dating context.

Match the term to the situation.

1. Tax Form, 2. At a bar, 3. Feeling sad without friends

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1b, 2c, 3a

Ledig is for forms, Single is for social life, einsam is for feelings.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formal vs. Informal Marital Status

Formal (Forms)
ledig unmarried
geschieden divorced
Informal (Social)
Single single
solo solo

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Which word is most appropriate for an official tax form? Choose A1

Familienstand: ________

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ledig

'Ledig' is the official term for marital status on German forms.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'sein'. جای خالی A1

Mein Bruder _______ ledig.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ist

The third person singular of 'sein' is 'ist'.

Choose the most natural response for a dating app conversation. dialogue_completion A2

Person A: Bist du verheiratet? Person B: Nein, ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ich bin Single

While 'ledig' is grammatically correct, 'Single' is much more natural in a dating context.

Match the term to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Tax Form, 2. At a bar, 3. Feeling sad without friends

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1b, 2c, 3a

Ledig is for forms, Single is for social life, einsam is for feelings.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Technically, no. On official forms, you should use 'geschieden'. However, in casual conversation, you can just say 'Ich bin Single'.

No, 'ledig' is gender-neutral when used after 'ich bin'.

They are almost identical. 'Ledig' is the more common administrative term, while 'unverheiratet' is a literal description (un-married).

Not necessarily. It only refers to your legal marriage status. You can be 'ledig' but in a long-term relationship.

عبارات مرتبط

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verheiratet

contrast

married

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geschieden

similar

divorced

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verwitwet

similar

widowed

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verlobt

builds on

engaged

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alleinstehend

similar

living alone / single

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