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How long have you bee married vs how long you been married

The correct phrase is "How long have you been married?" This is the standard way to ask about the duration of a marriage in English. The second phrase, "How long you been married?" is incorrect due to the missing auxiliary verb 'have.'

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 627 views

How long have you bee married

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the duration of a marriage.

This phrase is the correct way to ask someone about the length of their marriage. It uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

Examples:

  • How long have you been married?
  • How long have they been married?
  • How long have your parents been married?
  • How long have your friends been married?
  • How long have you been married to each other?

how long you been married

This phrase is incorrect in English as it is missing the auxiliary verb 'have.'


Alternatives:

  • How long have you been married?
  • How long has it been since you got married?
  • How many years have you been married?
  • For how long have you been married?
  • What is the duration of your marriage?

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