verloving
engagement; betrothal
Pronunciation
/vərˈloː.vɪŋ/
Cultural Note
Dutch engagements are typically celebrated with a small family gathering. The couple exchanges 'verlovingsringen' (engagement rings), often worn on the left hand and moved to the right after marriage. Announcements in newspapers are still common in traditional families.
📝 Example Sentences
De verloving werd gevierd met champagne.
The engagement was celebrated with champagne.
Na een jaar verloving gaan ze trouwen.
After a year of engagement they are going to get married.
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