German Phrase
Ja, sie sind noch verheiratet.
Meaning
This phrase confirms that a couple remains in a state of marriage. The inclusion of 'noch' emphasizes that the situation has persisted from the past into the present moment.
When to use
Use this phrase when answering a question about a couple's relationship status, especially if there was an implication or doubt about whether they had separated.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,siesindnochverheiratet
Sind (Sein)
The verb 'sind' is the third-person plural of 'sein', used to link the subject 'sie' to the adjective 'verheiratet'.
Adverb 'noch'
The word 'noch' functions as 'still', indicating that a previously established state continues to exist.
🗨In Conversation
Sind deine Eltern geschieden?
Are your parents divorced?
Nein, sie sind noch verheiratet.
No, they are still married.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, sie sind noch heiraten.
Use the past participle 'verheiratet' to describe the state of being married, rather than the infinitive verb.
Ja, sie haben noch verheiratet.
In German, describing a state of being requires the auxiliary verb 'sein' (sind) rather than 'haben'.
↔Alternatives
Sie sind immer noch zusammen.
They are still together.
Sie sind weiterhin verheiratet.
They continue to be married.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, while people value their privacy, discussing marital status is standard in social contexts. Using 'noch' is very common to indicate continuity, but be careful with your intonation so it doesn't sound like you are surprised they haven't divorced.