Also means
betrothal
Usage Note
Verlobung is the engagement that precedes marriage. Die Verlobung feiern means to celebrate the engagement. It derives from the reflexive verb sich verloben. It is feminine; the plural Verlobungen is uncommon.
Examples
"Die Verlobung wurde im engsten Familienkreis gefeiert."
Natural Translation
The engagement was celebrated within the closest family circle.
Literal Translation
The engagement was in-the closest family-circle celebrated.
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