Ehefrau
wife
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈeːəˌfʁaʊ̯/
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Cultural Note
Like Ehemann, Ehefrau is the formal word. In daily conversation, 'meine Frau' (my woman/my wife) is far more common. Germany has undergone significant cultural shifts in marriage dynamics — modern German couples tend to share household responsibilities more equally than previous generations. The legal age for marriage in Germany is 18.
📝 Example Sentences
Seine Ehefrau arbeitet als Ärztin.
His wife works as a doctor.
Er liebt seine Ehefrau über alles.
He loves his wife above all else.