Hochzeit
wedding
Pronunciation
/ˈhɔxtsaɪ̯t/
Cultural Note
German weddings traditionally have two parts: the 'standesamtliche Trauung' (civil ceremony at the registry office, legally required) and optionally a 'kirchliche Trauung' (church ceremony). The word Hochzeit literally means 'high time' or 'high celebration.' German wedding traditions include 'Polterabend' (a pre-wedding party where guests smash porcelain for good luck) and sawing a log together to symbolize teamwork.
📝 Example Sentences
Unsere Hochzeit war der schönste Tag meines Lebens.
Our wedding was the most beautiful day of my life.
Wir planen unsere Hochzeit für nächsten Sommer.
We are planning our wedding for next summer.
Zur Hochzeit kamen über hundert Gäste.
Over a hundred guests came to the wedding.
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