▬Marry, Get Married, Be 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. It is not correct. And do not say I married to someone. It is
also incorrect.
Correct example: I married Sam 3 years ago.
→ to get married - this talks about the time two people got married. It makes us think of the wedding.
Correct example: I got married.
→ 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.
→ to get married in (someplace) - We think of where the wedding took place.
Correct Example: I got married in Hawaii.
→ to be married - This means a state of being. Are you married or are you single?
Correct Example: I am married.
→ to be married (to someone) - Also state of being. But who is married to you?
Correct Example: I am married to Sam.
*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.
