A1 noun Neutro #3,343 mais comum

marriage

/ˈmærɪdʒ/

Marriage is the legal or formal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. It usually involves a ceremony and a commitment to live together and support each other throughout their lives.

Exemplos

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They are celebrating their 10th marriage anniversary today.

They are celebrating the 10th year of being officially together today.

2

The legal requirements for marriage vary from country to country.

The official rules for getting married are different in different nations.

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Do you think marriage changes a relationship?

Do you believe that becoming husband and wife changes how people act?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
marriage
Verb
marry
Adjetivo
married
Relacionado
spouse
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Marry' + 'Age'. It is the 'age' or time in your life when you 'marry' someone.

Quiz rápido

They have a very long and happy ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: marriage

Exemplos

1

They are celebrating their 10th marriage anniversary today.

everyday

They are celebrating the 10th year of being officially together today.

2

The legal requirements for marriage vary from country to country.

formal

The official rules for getting married are different in different nations.

3

Do you think marriage changes a relationship?

informal

Do you believe that becoming husband and wife changes how people act?

4

Sociological studies show that the average age for marriage is increasing.

academic

Research shows that people are waiting longer to get married than before.

5

The business merger was described as a marriage of two tech giants.

business

The joining of the two companies was compared to a partnership between people.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
marriage
Verb
marry
Adjetivo
married
Relacionado
spouse

Colocações comuns

happy marriage a good and successful life together as a couple
civil marriage a legal union without a religious ceremony
propose marriage to ask someone to marry you
arranged marriage a union planned by the families of the couple
long marriage a union that lasts for many years

Frases Comuns

a marriage made in heaven

a perfect combination or partnership

ask for someone's hand in marriage

to formally ask to marry someone

vows of marriage

the promises made during a wedding ceremony

Frequentemente confundido com

marriage vs wedding

A wedding is the one-day ceremony/party; marriage is the long-term relationship that follows.

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Notas de uso

Use 'marriage' to refer to the state of being married or the legal institution itself. It is a countable noun, so you can speak about 'marriages' in plural when discussing different couples.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I am going to a marriage' when they mean 'I am going to a wedding'. Use 'wedding' for the event.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Marry' + 'Age'. It is the 'age' or time in your life when you 'marry' someone.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'mariage', which comes from the verb 'marier' meaning 'to marry'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (e.g., They have had two marriages). Often used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., Her marriage to Peter).
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, marriage is a central social event that involves not just the couple but the joining of two families.

Quiz rápido

They have a very long and happy ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: marriage

Mais palavras de Family

generation

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A generation is a group of people who are born and live at about the same time, such as parents or children. It also describes the average period of time, about 20 to 30 years, between the birth of parents and their children.

married

A1

The state of having a husband or a wife through a legal or formal ceremony. It describes a person who has entered into a marriage contract with another person.

single

A1

A person who is not married or does not have a romantic partner. It can also refer to an individual living alone or a status on official documents.

engaged

A1

To be engaged means that two people have promised to marry each other. It describes the time between a couple's decision to wed and the actual wedding ceremony.

couple

A1

A couple refers to two people who are married or in a romantic relationship. It can also be used to describe two things of the same kind that are joined or considered together.

relationship

A1

A relationship is the way two or more people or groups feel and behave toward each other. It describes the connection between people, such as friends, family members, or partners.

care

A1

The process of providing for the needs, health, and protection of someone or something. In a family context, it refers to the attention and support given to children, parents, or other relatives.

respect

A1

A feeling of admiration for someone because of their good qualities or status. In a family, it means treating parents and siblings with kindness and listening to their opinions.

home

A1

A home is the place where a person or a family lives and feels they belong. It is often used to describe both the physical building and the emotional sense of comfort and safety associated with it.

living room

A1

The living room is the main area in a house where people relax and spend time together. It usually contains comfortable seating like sofas and is used for watching television or talking with guests.

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