betrothal

• Substantiv, das das formelle gegenseitige Eheversprechen oder die Verlobung bezeichnet, einschließlich des Aktes oder Zustands der Verlobung.

A noun referring to a formal mutual promise or agreement to marry, or the act of becoming engaged.

1. Promise to marryC1formal

   A formal mutual agreement or promise between two people to marry each other.

   Verlobung

   • Their betrothal was announced at a family gathering.
   • The betrothal was sealed with the exchange of rings.
   • In some cultures, betrothal is as binding as marriage.

   Synonymeaffianceengagementespousaltroth

2. Act of engagementC1formal

   The state or ceremony of becoming formally engaged to be married.

   Verlobung

   • The betrothal ceremony took place in the village church.
   • She accepted his betrothal with joy.
   • The betrothal period lasted for one year before the wedding.

   Synonymeaffianceengagementespousal