Verlobung

engagement

noun fer-LOH-boong Rare

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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