bruiloft
wedding; wedding celebration
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈbrœy.lɔft/
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Cultural Note
A Dutch bruiloft typically begins with a civil ceremony at the town hall, followed by an optional church ceremony and a party. Traditional elements include 'bitterballen' (savory snacks), a wedding cake, and the 'bruidstaart' being cut together. Dutch weddings can range from intimate to very large affairs.
📝 Example Sentences
De bruiloft was prachtig.
The wedding was beautiful.
We zijn uitgenodigd voor hun bruiloft.
We are invited to their wedding.
Op de bruiloft werd de hele nacht gedanst.
At the wedding, people danced all night.