Danish · Family & People
Ægtemand
Husband
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
The man a woman is married to.
Example
Hendes ægtemand er ingeniør.
Her husband is an engineer.
Etymology
'Ægtemand' derives from 'ægte' (noble or true) combined with 'mand' (man), denoting a husband as a partner in a legal and social union. This term emphasizes the marriage bond.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ægtemand' is used mostly in formal contexts such as legal documents; however, it is also recognized in informal speech. Its usage is standard across Danish-speaking regions.