Vocabulary Spotlight
Betroth
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: मंगनी करना (Mangni karna) – To formally agree to marry someone.
Pronunciation
[bi-trohth]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Pledge – प्रतिज्ञा करना (pratigya karna)
Related Words
Fiance – मंगेतर (mangetar)
Word Origin
“Betroth” Middle English aur Old English se aaya hai, aur iska arth hai “to pledge or promise”. Yeh shabd “be-” aur “troth” se bana hai, jo loyalty aur trust ko darshata hai.
– “Betroth” comes from Middle and Old English, meaning “to pledge or promise,” derived from “be-” and “troth,” indicating loyalty and trust.
Word Family
Verb: Betroth – मंगनी करना (mangni karna)
Noun: Betrothal – मंगनी (mangni)
Noun: Betrothed – मंगेतर (mangetar)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne pita ke kehne par ladki ko betroth kiya.
– He betrothed the girl at his father’s request.
2. Dono parivaar mil kar dono ko officially betroth karne ki tayari mein hain.
– Both families are preparing to officially betroth the couple.
Cultural Note
Bharatiya sanskriti mein, betrothal ek mahatvapurn rasm hai jise mangni ya sagai kaha jata hai, aur yeh vivah ke liye pehla kadam mana jata hai.
In Context
“Betroth” shabd shaadi aur commitment ke sandarbh mein use hota hai. Yeh engagement ceremonies aur traditional announcements mein dekha ja sakta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Betroth” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Betroth” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?