Beziehungsstatus

relationship status

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Usage Note

Beziehungsstatus entered everyday German via social media, mirroring the English 'relationship status'. It can describe one's situation (single, in a relationship, married) in both online and offline contexts. Es ist kompliziert ('it's complicated') has become a widely recognised phrase.

Examples

"Ihren Beziehungsstatus in sozialen Netzwerken zu ändern ist heute ein kleines Ritual."

Natural Translation

Changing one's relationship status on social networks is a small ritual today.

Literal Translation

To change the relationship status in social networks is today a small ritual.

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