Ehepaar
married couple
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈeːəˌpaːɐ̯/
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Cultural Note
Ehepaar specifically refers to a legally married couple. German also uses Paar (couple) for unmarried partners. In formal contexts, a married couple is addressed as 'Herr und Frau [surname]' or 'Eheleute [surname].'
📝 Example Sentences
Das Ehepaar feiert seinen dreißigsten Hochzeitstag.
The married couple celebrates their thirtieth wedding anniversary.
Ein älteres Ehepaar saß auf der Parkbank.
An elderly married couple sat on the park bench.