betroth in Greek
betroth in Greek is μνηστεύομαι, μνηστεύω — betroth means of a man: to promise to take (a woman) as a future spouse; to plight one's troth to.
betroth in Greek
μνηστεύομαι
Pronounced: mnistevomai
μνηστεύω
Pronounced: mnistevo
(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.
What does "betroth" mean?
- verb Of a man: to promise to take (a woman) as a future spouse; to plight one's troth to.
- verb 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.
- verb 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.
- verb To pledge or promise oneself to (a cause); to espouse; also (sometimes reflexive), to pledge or promise (oneself or one's efforts) to a cause or to do something.
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What is "betroth" in Greek?
"betroth" in Greek is μνηστεύομαι, μνηστεύω. betroth means: Of a man: to promise to take (a woman) as a future spouse; to plight one's troth to.
How do you pronounce μνηστεύομαι?
"betroth" in Greek is μνηστεύομαι, pronounced "mnistevomai".
Are there other ways to say "betroth" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "betroth": μνηστεύομαι, μνηστεύω.
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