Betrothed: meaning, definitions and examples
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betrothed
[ bɪˈtrəʊðd ]
in a romantic relationship
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged to be married.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is eagerly planning her wedding with her betrothed.
- The betrothed couple looked deeply in love at the engagement party.
historical context
To promise to marry someone.
Synonyms
pledge to marry, promise to marry
Examples of usage
- In medieval times, marriages were often arranged and the couple would be betrothed at a young age.
- The young prince betrothed himself to the princess of the neighboring kingdom.
Translations
Translations of the word "betrothed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 noivo
🇮🇳 मंगेतर (mangeṭar)
🇩🇪 Verlobter
🇮🇩 tunangan
🇺🇦 наречений
🇵🇱 narzeczony
🇯🇵 婚約者 (kon'yakusha)
🇫🇷 fiancé
🇪🇸 prometido
🇹🇷 nişanlı
🇰🇷 약혼자 (yakhonja)
🇸🇦 خطيب (khatib)
🇨🇿 snoubenec
🇸🇰 snúbenec
🇨🇳 未婚夫 (wèihūn fū)
🇸🇮 zaročenec
🇮🇸 trúlofaður
🇰🇿 қалыңдық
🇬🇪 დანიშნული (danishnuli)
🇦🇿 nişanlı
🇲🇽 prometido
Word origin
The word 'betrothed' comes from the Middle English word 'betrothen', which is derived from the Old English word 'betrūwian', meaning 'to promise truth'. The concept of betrothal has been a part of human history for centuries, often used as a formal agreement or promise of marriage. Betrothal customs and traditions have varied across different cultures and time periods, but the essence of the word remains connected to the commitment of marriage.
See also: trot.