German · People & Family
"Husband" in German: Mann / Ehemann
der Mann / der Ehemann
Husband in German is der Mann or, more clearly, der Ehemann. In everyday speech mein Mann usually means my husband. Ehepartner is a gender-neutral official option.
Introducing him
Das ist mein Mann, Tobias.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Mann / Ehemann
Say it
MAN / AY-uh-man
/man/, /ˈeːəman/
MAN for Mann; AY-uh-man for Ehemann. Stress on Ehe.
"Husband" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mein Mann | my husband Most common spoken form. | Most common spoken form. |
| der Ehemann | husband Clearer when Mann alone could mean man. | Clearer when Mann alone could mean man. |
| mein Ehemann | my husband Slightly more formal or precise. | Slightly more formal or precise. |
| Ehepartner | spouse Forms and neutral language. | Forms and neutral language. |
How to use Mann / Ehemann in real life
- 1Introducing him
Das ist mein Mann, Tobias.
This is my husband, Tobias.
Mein Mann is the natural everyday line.
- 2Filling a form
Mein Ehemann heißt Keller.
My husband's name is Keller.
Ehemann avoids ambiguity on paper.
- 3Talking to a friend
Mein Mann kocht heute.
My husband is cooking today.
Simple present for plans.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mann / Ehemann
Incorrect: Mein Husband kommt später.
Correct: Mein Mann kommt später.
Use Mann or Ehemann, not the English word.
Incorrect: Das ist mein Männer.
Correct: Das ist mein Mann.
Männer is plural men. One husband is mein Mann.
Good to know
People often say mein Mann long before they say Ehemann. On invitations and forms you may see Ehepartner or Ehegattin/Ehegatte. In casual chat, Mann is enough once the context is clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a coworker's partner
ChatPal
Kommst du mit deinem Mann zur Feier?
Are you coming to the party with your husband?
You
Ja, mein Mann freut sich schon.
Yes, my husband is already looking forward to it.
ChatPal
Schön. Wie heißt dein Mann nochmal?
Nice. What's your husband's name again?
You
Markus. Er bringt Kuchen mit.
Markus. He's bringing cake.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Husband" in German
Is Mann always husband?
No. Mann also means man. Mein Mann in a relationship context means husband.
When should I say Ehemann?
When you need to be clear, on forms, or in formal writing.
What is the plural?
Männer for men; Ehemänner for husbands.
How do you say ex-husband?
Der Exmann or mein Ex-Mann.
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