German · Family & People
Ehemann
Husband
Beginnernoun
Definition
A married male partner.
Example
Mein Ehemann ist Ingenieur.
My husband is an engineer.
Etymology
The term 'Ehemann' derives from 'Ehe' (marriage) and 'Mann' (man), thus directly meaning 'husband'. The compound form reflects the significance of marriage in familial structures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ehemann' is used primarily in formal contexts, especially in legal or official documents, and is less common in everyday conversation. It is uniformly understood in German-speaking regions.