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Trauzeugin

maid of honour; female witness at a wedding

noun TROW-tsoy-gin Rare
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Usage Note

Trauzeugin refers to the female legal witness who signs the marriage register; she need not be a close friend, though she usually is. The male equivalent is Trauzeuge. Distinct from Brautjungfer (bridesmaid), who has a ceremonial rather than legal role.

Examples

"Meine Schwester bat mich, ihre Trauzeugin zu sein."

Natural Translation

My sister asked me to be her maid of honour.

Literal Translation

My sister asked me, her wedding-witness to be.

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