trouwring

Dutch

Etymology

From trouwen (“to wed”) +‎ ring (“ring”). Compare German Trauring. Though not the original interpretation, the word may alternatively be understood as trouw (“fidelity”) +‎ ring.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɑu̯ˌrɪŋ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: trouw‧ring

Noun

trouwring m (plural trouwringen, diminutive trouwringetje n)

  1. wedding ring

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: trouring
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