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betrothal in German

betrothal in German is Verlobung, Verlöbnis — betrothal means a formal agreement or promise between two people to marry in the future; an engagement.

betrothal in German

Verlobung
noun
Verlöbnis
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 German?

"betrothal" in German is Verlobung, Verlöbnis. 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 German, "betrothal" is Verlobung, Verlöbnis.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "betrothal": Verlobung, Verlöbnis.

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