husband / consort
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husband / consort
A formal term for a husband, often perceived as elevated or outdated. The word is frequently used in official or courtly contexts.
Die Königin erschien in Begleitung ihres Gemahls zur Zeremonie.
The queen appeared at the ceremony accompanied by her consort.
'Der Gemahl' (husband/consort) is a word of elevated written language. It is not used in normal everyday speech and can sound outdated or ironic.
In der offiziellen Einladung stand: „Die Ministerin und ihr Gemahl werden erwartet.“
The official invitation read: 'The minister and her husband are expected.'
The word belongs to a formal word family related to marriage. The feminine counterpart is 'die Gemahlin' (wife), and the related verb is 'sich vermählen' (to marry).
Das Paar wurde feierlich vermählt.
The couple was solemnly married.
You often find the word in reports about royal families, high-ranking politicians, or in historical texts. A typical compound is, for example, 'der Prinzgemahl' (the prince consort).
Der Gemahl der dänischen Königin trug den Titel Prinzgemahl.
The husband of the Danish queen held the title of prince consort.
husband
Both words refer to the male partner in a marriage. “Der Ehemann” is neutral and commonly used in everyday German today, while “der Gemahl” sounds highly elevated, ceremonial, or sometimes ironic. Use “Gemahl” mainly in ceremonious language; otherwise, use “Ehemann”.
Bei der feierlichen Ansprache wurde ihr Gemahl besonders geehrt.
Her husband was given special honors during the ceremonial address.
Ihr Ehemann freute sich über die gemeinsame Feier.
Her husband was happy about the celebration they shared.
