Marry/ Be Married / Get Married
A lot of people get confused about how to use these words. Maybe this will help.
to marry (someone)– this is the general verb. It is the time when people come together as husband and wife.
Do not
say: I married with someone. Wrong!!! And… do not say I married to someone. It is also wrong!!!
Correct example: I married Sam 3 years ago.
to be married (to someone)– Also state of being. But who is married to you?
Correct Example: I am married to Sam. / I have been married for 5 years.
to get married to (someone)– We think of who was married in the wedding.
Do not say I got married with someone. It is incorrect.
Correct example: I got married to Sam. / We’re getting married in July
Conclusion– When you use to
marry or to get married, think about the wedding. When you use to be married, think about the person’s life now.
Marriage = The relationship in general, or the institution in society
My parents have a strong marriage. They’ve been together for 35 years
.
Wedding = The ceremony
I’m going to my counsin’s wedding on October 7
«A piece of Grammar»
