In German
Ehemann
Meaning: husband
Formal or informal? “Ehemann” is the formal word for husband. In everyday speech, Germans often say “mein Mann” (my man), which also means husband.
Example sentences
MeinEhemannkochtsehrgut.
My husband cooks very well.
SieistmitihremEhemanninWien.
She is in Vienna with her husband.
DerEhemannarbeitetheutelänger.
The husband is working longer today.
Grammar note
“Der Ehemann” is masculine. The plural is “die Ehemänner”, with an umlaut on the “a”. “Ehefrau” is the wife.
Common mistake
Don't use “der Mann” alone for husband unless the context is clear. “Mann” means man in general, and “mein Mann” is the everyday way to say husband.
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What is the German for wife?
“Die Ehefrau”.
What does “mein Mann” mean?
My husband, in everyday speech.