English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

Freien — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

courtship noun The period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage.

Senses

Freien is used for these senses in English:

courtship The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.
marry off (idiomatic) To successfully arrange the marriage of someone, especially a relative.

courtship — full definition

noun The period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage.
noun Behavior used by an animal to attract a mate.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in German.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in German

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Brautwerbung Liebeswerben verheiraten