Have to get married Meaning in English

expression

US

HAV-tuh-get-MAIR-eed

UK

hav-TOO-get-MA-rid

Definition

To be required or compelled to marry, often because of family, social, legal, or personal reasons.

Usage & Nuances

Usually expresses external pressure or obligation to marry, not personal choice. Common in stories about tradition, family expectations, or unexpected situations (like pregnancy). Can sound formal or neutral, but may imply lack of desire.

• Spanish: tener que casarse
• Portuguese (BR): ter que se casar
• Portuguese (PT): ter de se casar
• Chinese (Simplified): 不得不结婚
• Chinese (Traditional): 不得不結婚
• Hindi: शादी करनी पड़ती है
• Arabic: يجب أن يتزوج
• Bengali: বিয়ে করতে হবে
• Russian: должен жениться - должна выйти замуж
• Japanese: 結婚しなければならない
• Vietnamese: phải kết hôn
• Korean: 결혼해야 한다
• Turkish: evlenmek zorunda olmak
• Urdu: شادی کرنی پڑتی ہے
• Indonesian: harus menikah

Example Sentences

They have to get married because of family traditions.

basic

She has to get married because she is pregnant.

basic

Sometimes people feel they have to get married to make their parents happy.

basic

They didn’t really want to, but they had to get married after the news broke.

natural

My cousin wasn’t planning on it, but he has to get married now.

natural

Back then, if you got caught together, you pretty much had to get married.

natural