betroth in Finnish
betroth in Finnish is kihlata, kihlautua, luvata puolisoksi — betroth means of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.
betroth in Finnish
kihlata
kihlautua
luvata puolisoksi
(archaic) Often of a parent or guardian: to promise that (two people) be married to each other; specifically and chiefly, to promise that (a woman) be given in marriage to a man; to affiance.
lupautua
(Christianity, archaic) Of God: to enter into a relationship with (believers, or the church as a whole); also, of a priest: to pledge (himself) to the church prior to being consecrated as a bishop.
What does "betroth" mean?
- verb Of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.
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verb To promise formally, often as a parent or guardian, that a couple will marry, especially to promise a woman in marriage to a man.
"The couple were betrothed not long after they met each other."
- verb Used of God, to form a close bond with believers or the church; also used of a priest promising himself to the church before becoming a bishop.
- verb To commit yourself firmly to a cause, or promise your efforts to it.
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betroth in a sentence
- The couple were betrothed not long after they met each other.
- He betrothed his daughter to a distant relative.
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What is "betroth" in Finnish?
"betroth" in Finnish is kihlata, kihlautua, luvata puolisoksi. betroth means: Of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.
Are there other ways to say "betroth" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "betroth": kihlata, kihlautua, luvata puolisoksi, lupautua.
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