Intermediate German #11: German Wedding Vows

The transcript captures a series of marriage vows exchanged between two individuals, Faust and Gretchen, in a Christian ceremony. The vows emphasize love, respect, faithfulness, and commitment to each other and their future family. The couple promises to support each other in good and bad times, in health and sickness, and to remain faithful until death. The vows also highlight the importance of trust, partnership, and shared responsibilities in their marriage.

What is the primary promise made by the couple in the initial vows?

• To live separately but stay married

• To build a business together

• To travel the world together

• To love and respect each other until death

In the vows, what do the couple promise to do in both good and bad times?

• To remain silent

• To support each other

• To live apart

• To seek advice from friends

What is the couple's commitment towards their future children?

• To let them choose their own path

• To not have any children

• To educate them as Christian parents

• To send them to boarding school

What role does trust play in the couple's vows?

• It is discouraged

• It is a central element

• It is a minor aspect

• It is not mentioned

How does the couple view their relationship in terms of emotional connection?

• As a business partnership

• As a casual friendship

• As a temporary arrangement

• As a deep emotional connection

What is the couple's promise regarding their mutual respect?

• To respect each other only in public

• To respect each other only when convenient

• To respect each other every day of their lives

• To respect each other only during holidays

What is the couple's vow concerning their partnership?

• To be partners only in parenting

• To be lifelong partners in all aspects

• To be partners only in social events

• To be partners only in business