Bräutigam
groom / bridegroom
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbʁɔɪ̯tɪɡam/
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Cultural Note
Bräutigam is one of the oldest German compound words, with roots going back to Old High German. It literally means 'bride-man.' In modern casual speech, some Germans simply say 'der Bräutigam' or shorten references, but there is no common informal alternative.
📝 Example Sentences
Der Bräutigam wartet am Altar.
The groom waits at the altar.
Braut und Bräutigam tanzten den ersten Tanz.
The bride and groom danced the first dance.