German · People & Family
"Wedding" in German: Hochzeit
die Hochzeit
Wedding in German is die Hochzeit. Say Wir gehen zur Hochzeit or Die Hochzeit war schön. The wedding day anniversary is der Hochzeitstag; a wedding party is die Hochzeitsfeier.
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How to pronounce Hochzeit
Say it
HOKH-tsyte
/ˈhɔxˌt͡saɪ̯t/
HOKH-tsyte. Soft ch like Scottish loch. Soft z as ts. Soft ei as eye.
"Wedding" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Hochzeit | the wedding Main noun for the celebration. | Main noun for the celebration. |
| zur Hochzeit | to the wedding Going as a guest. | Going as a guest. |
| Hochzeit feiern | to celebrate a wedding About the couple or guests. | About the couple or guests. |
| die Trauung | the ceremony Civil or church ceremony part. | Civil or church ceremony part. |
How to use Hochzeit in real life
- 1Invitation
Kommst du zu unserer Hochzeit im Juni?
Are you coming to our wedding in June?
Zu unserer Hochzeit = to our wedding.
- 2Weekend plans
Am Samstag ist die Hochzeit meiner Cousine.
Saturday is my cousin's wedding.
Die Hochzeit + genitive/my relative.
- 3After the party
Die Hochzeit hat bis Mitternacht gedauert.
The wedding lasted until midnight.
Die Hochzeit as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hochzeit
Incorrect: der Hochzeit
Correct: die Hochzeit
Hochzeit is feminine: die.
Incorrect: Wir haben Wedding.
Correct: Wir haben Hochzeit. / Wir feiern Hochzeit.
Use Hochzeit, not English wedding.
Good to know
Many couples do a short Standesamt civil ceremony, then a bigger party. Guests often give money in a card more than large gifts. Saying Glückwunsch zur Hochzeit is safe and warm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit for a guest role
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Was ziehst du zur Hochzeit an?
What are you wearing to the wedding?
You
Etwas Festliches. Die Hochzeit ist in einer Scheune.
Something dressy. The wedding is in a barn.
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Klingt schön. Brauchen wir ein Geschenk?
Sounds lovely. Do we need a gift?
You
Ein Umschlag reicht oft bei so einer Hochzeit.
An envelope is often enough at a wedding like that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wedding" in German
How do you say wedding?
Die Hochzeit.
To the wedding?
Zur Hochzeit.
Gender?
Feminine: die Hochzeit.
Wedding anniversary?
Der Hochzeitstag.
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