geschieden
divorced
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɡəˈʃiːdn̩/
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Cultural Note
Germany's divorce rate is around 35-40%. Geschieden is both the past participle of 'scheiden' (to separate/divorce) and an adjective. After divorce, German women can choose to keep their married name, revert to their maiden name, or use a combination.
📝 Example Sentences
Meine Eltern sind geschieden.
My parents are divorced.
Sie ist seit zwei Jahren geschieden.
She has been divorced for two years.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | geschieden |
| comparative | — |
| predicative | geschieden |
| superlative | — |