Category: Family & PeoplePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Ægtemand
/Ægtemand/Roman
English meaning: Husband
Definition
The man a woman is married to.
Example
“Hendes ægtemand er ingeniør.”
In English: “Her husband is an engineer.”
Another example: “Hendes ægtemand er fra Norge.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'husband', somewhat formal; in everyday speech a woman usually just says 'min mand'. Used in legal or emphatic contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Ægtemand' derives from 'ægte' (noble or true) combined with 'mand' (man), denoting a husband as a partner in a legal and social union. This term emphasizes the marriage bond.
Common Collocations
- min ægtemand
- en trofast ægtemand
- hendes ægtemand
- blive ægtemand
- en god ægtemand
Word Forms
en ægtemand, ægtemanden, ægtemænd, ægtemændene
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