сватовство
matchmaking visit; formal courtship custom
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/svɐˈtofstvə/
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Cultural Note
This word refers to an older tradition and is useful for cultural understanding more than daily use.
📝 Example Sentences
Сватовство сейчас встречается реже, чем раньше.
Formal matchmaking is less common now than before.
Бабушка рассказывала о старинном сватовстве.
Grandma talked about old-fashioned matchmaking.