echtgenoot
husband; spouse (male)
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈɛxt.ɣə.noːt/
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Cultural Note
'Echtgenoot' is the formal word for husband. In everyday speech, Dutch people more commonly say 'man' (man/husband). 'Echt' means 'real/genuine', so 'echtgenoot' literally means 'genuine companion'. The female equivalent is 'echtgenote'.
📝 Example Sentences
Haar echtgenoot werkt in Rotterdam.
Her husband works in Rotterdam.
Ze stelde haar echtgenoot voor aan de gasten.
She introduced her husband to the guests.