heiraten
to marry, to get married
Pronunciation
/ˈhaɪ̯ʁaːtn̩/
Cultural Note
The classic German proposal phrase is 'Willst du mich heiraten?' In Germany, the engagement ring is typically worn on the left hand, and after the wedding, the ring moves to the right hand — the opposite of many other cultures. Civil marriage at the Standesamt is the only legally recognized form; a church wedding alone has no legal standing.
📝 Example Sentences
Willst du mich heiraten?
Will you marry me?
Sie haben letztes Jahr geheiratet.
They got married last year.
Wir möchten im Frühling heiraten.
We would like to get married in spring.
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