verlobt

Verlobt is a German adjective meaning “engaged” to be married. It describes a person who has entered into a betrothal or engagement with a partner. The related noun forms are Verlobung (the engagement) and Verlobter/Verlobte (fiancé/fiancée). The adjective is commonly used in statements such as “Sie ist verlobt” (She is engaged) or “Er ist verlobt mit Maria” (He is engaged to Maria). In everyday language, verlagt signals an upcoming marriage but does not itself confer any legal status.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the verb verloben with the prefix ver-, which expresses a completed or state-related sense. The meaning is “betrothed” or “pledged to marriage.”

Usage and cultural notes: In German-speaking regions, engagement typically involves wedding planning and may include exchanging an engagement ring. An engagement is generally non-binding in law, and dissolution is usually a matter of personal or contractual arrangements rather than legal consequence. The formal noun Verlöbnis is older or more formal than Verlobung and may appear in religious, ceremonial, or historical contexts.

In summary, verlobt denotes the state of being engaged to marriage, with everyday use centered on social and cultural aspects of betrothal rather than legal obligations.