der Ehegatte

Plural: die Ehegatten
Based on: *ghedh-
Noun #1032 Noun
1.

the husband

("Ehegattin" for wife. A very formal, old sounding term.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Ehegatte' have?

Ehegatte has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the husband .

What is the gender of 'Ehegatte'?

der

What is the plural of 'Ehegatte'?

die Ehegatten

What is 'Ehegatte' related to?

The word 'Ehegatte' is related to *ghedh-.

Where can I learn more about 'Ehegatte'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.