dowry in Norwegian
dowry in Norwegian is medgift — dowry means money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
dowry in Norwegian
medgift
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
What does "dowry" mean?
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noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
"Her family paid a large dowry when she married."
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noun A natural talent or gift someone is born with.
"His musical dowry was obvious from an early age."
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dowry in a sentence
- Her family paid a large dowry when she married.
- In some cultures a dowry is still expected before a wedding can take place.
- His musical dowry was obvious from an early age.
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What is "dowry" in Norwegian?
"dowry" in Norwegian is medgift. dowry means: Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
How do you use "dowry" in a sentence?
Example: "Her family paid a large dowry when she married." In Norwegian, "dowry" is medgift.
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