die Eheschließung
marriage
The formal, legal act of getting married, usually taking place at the registry office.
EXAMPLE
Die Eheschließung ist für den 15. Mai im Rathaus geplant.
The marriage is scheduled for May 15 at city hall.
die Eheschließung
marriage
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Compound word
The word consists of 'Ehe' (marriage) and 'Schließung' (closing/conclusion). It describes the act in which a marriage is formally 'closed' or concluded like a contract.
EXAMPLE
Für die Eheschließung benötigt man mehrere Dokumente.
Several documents are required for the marriage.
Formal usage
'Eheschließung' (marriage) is an official, bureaucratic term. You find it mainly in official documents, at the registry office, or in formal announcements.
EXAMPLE
Der Termin für die Eheschließung muss schriftlich bestätigt werden.
The date for the marriage must be confirmed in writing.
Related verb
The noun 'die Eheschließung' (the marriage) belongs to the verb phrase 'eine Ehe schließen' (to enter into a marriage). This verb construction is also used in a formal context.
EXAMPLE
Das Paar möchte nächstes Jahr die Ehe schließen.
The couple would like to enter into marriage next year.
Compare with
Eheschließung vs Heirat
marriage
Heirat and Eheschließung can refer to the same formal process. Heirat is neutral and common in everyday language. Eheschließung emphasizes the legal act and is especially suitable for factual, official, or administrative texts.
Eheschließung
Das Standesamt bestätigt Lena und Amir den Termin ihrer Eheschließung.
The registry office confirms the date of Lena and Amir's marriage.
Heirat
Lena und Amir erzählen ihren Freunden von ihrer geplanten Heirat.
Lena and Amir tell their friends about their planned marriage.
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