wife
word
/ˈwaɪf/
wyf
/wˈaɪf/
wyf
Definition
A woman who is married to a man; a spouse.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal and everyday situations. Common collocations: 'my wife', 'his wife', 'wife and husband'. Do not confuse with 'woman' which is more general. Sometimes 'wife' can imply legal marriage.
Spanish: esposa - mujerPortuguese (BR): esposa - mulherPortuguese (PT): esposa - mulherChinese (Simplified): 妻子Chinese (Traditional): 妻子Hindi: पत्नीArabic: زوجةBengali: স্ত্রীRussian: женаJapanese: 妻 - 妻（つま）Vietnamese: vợKorean: 아내Turkish: eş - karıUrdu: بیویIndonesian: istri
Example Sentences
His wife is very kind and friendly.
basic
My wife cooks delicious meals for our family.
basic
The man introduced his wife to his friends.
basic
My wife and I love hiking on weekends.
natural
Don't forget to call your wife before dinner.
natural
His wife is expecting their first child next month.
natural