Betrothed: meaning, definitions and examples

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betrothed

 

[ bɪˈtrəʊðd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a romantic relationship

Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged to be married.

Synonyms

engaged, fiancee, fiancé

Examples of usage

  • She is eagerly planning her wedding with her betrothed.
  • The betrothed couple looked deeply in love at the engagement party.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,297, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.