huwelijk
marriage; matrimony
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈɦyː.ə.lək/
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Cultural Note
In the Netherlands, a civil marriage at the town hall (gemeentehuis) is the only legally recognized union. The word 'huwelijk' is more formal than 'trouwen' and is used in legal and official contexts. 'Geregistreerd partnerschap' (registered partnership) is an alternative legal arrangement.
📝 Example Sentences
Hun huwelijk duurt al twintig jaar.
Their marriage has lasted twenty years.
Een goed huwelijk is gebaseerd op vertrouwen.
A good marriage is based on trust.