Scheidung
divorce
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃaɪ̯dʊŋ/
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Cultural Note
German law requires a mandatory separation period (Trennungsjahr) of at least one year before a divorce can be finalized. During this time, the couple must live separately. In contested cases, the period can extend to three years.
📝 Example Sentences
Die Scheidung war sehr schwierig für die Kinder.
The divorce was very difficult for the children.
Sie hat die Scheidung eingereicht.
She filed for divorce.