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betrothal in Dutch

betrothal in Dutch is verloving, ondertrouw — betrothal means a formal agreement or promise between two people to marry in the future; an engagement.

betrothal in Dutch

verloving
noun
ondertrouw
noun

What does "betrothal" mean?

  1. noun A formal agreement or promise between two people to marry in the future; an engagement.
    "Their betrothal was announced at a family dinner months before the wedding."
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betrothal in a sentence

  • Their betrothal was announced at a family dinner months before the wedding.
  • In some cultures, a betrothal is arranged by the families rather than the couple themselves.

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What is "betrothal" in Dutch?

"betrothal" in Dutch is verloving, ondertrouw. betrothal means: A formal agreement or promise between two people to marry in the future; an engagement.

How do you use "betrothal" in a sentence?

Example: "Their betrothal was announced at a family dinner months before the wedding." In Dutch, "betrothal" is verloving, ondertrouw.

Are there other ways to say "betrothal" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "betrothal": verloving, ondertrouw.

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