German edit

Etymology edit

From Middle High German gemahel(e) (bridegroom (bride)), from Old High German gimahalo, from Old High German gimahalen (to speak; (by extension) to be engaged under contract), ultimately from Old High German mahal (assembly; agreement, contract; covenant, marriage vows).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈmaːl/, /ɡɛˈmaːl/
  • Rhymes: -aːl
  • (file)

Noun edit

Gemahl m (strong, genitive Gemahles or Gemahls, plural Gemahle, feminine Gemahlin)

  1. (formal, dated) spouse; husband
    Synonyms: Ehemann, Gatte

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Hyponyms edit

Further reading edit

  • Gemahl” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache