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"I'm married" in German: ich bin verheiratet
ich bin verheiratet
I'm married in German is ich bin verheiratet. Ask Bist du verheiratet? among friends. Partner language may still say mein Mann / meine Frau.
Forms at a clinic
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How to pronounce ich bin verheiratet
Say it
ikh bin fer-HY-rah-tet
/ɪç bɪn fɛɐ̯ˈhaɪʁatət/
ikh bin fer-HY-rah-tet. Stress HY; ei like "eye"; final -et soft.
"I'm married" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ich bin verheiratet | I'm married Core phrase. | Core phrase. |
| Bist du verheiratet? | Are you married? Informal question. | Informal question. |
| verheiratet mit … | married to … Plus partner. | Plus partner. |
| frisch verheiratet | newly married Recent wedding. | Recent wedding. |
How to use ich bin verheiratet in real life
- 1Forms at a clinic
Familienstand: ich bin verheiratet.
Marital status: I'm married.
Full phrase.
- 2Small talk
Seit fünf Jahren bin ich verheiratet.
I've been married for five years.
Seit + verheiratet.
- 3Introducing a spouse
Ich bin verheiratet; das ist meine Frau.
I'm married; this is my wife.
Status + intro.
Mistakes English speakers make with ich bin verheiratet
Incorrect: Ich bin married.
Correct: Ich bin verheiratet.
Use verheiratet.
Incorrect: Ich habe verheiratet.
Correct: Ich bin verheiratet.
Use sein, not haben.
Good to know
Germans may prefer mein Partner / meine Partnerin in modern talk. Verheiratet is still the clear official and form-filling word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Filling a registration form together
ChatPal
Was schreibst du bei Familienstand?
What are you writing for marital status?
You
Ich bin verheiratet — und du?
I'm married — and you?
ChatPal
Ich bin verheiratet auch, seit 2019.
I'm married too, since 2019.
You
Dann kreuzen wir dasselbe an.
Then we'll tick the same box.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm married" in German
How do you say I'm married?
Ich bin verheiratet.
How do you ask?
Bist du verheiratet?
Married to someone?
Verheiratet mit …
Opposite?
Ich bin ledig / ich bin Single.
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