înrudi

Înrudi is a Romanian verb meaning to cause two people or two families to become related by marriage; to unite by marriage and thereby establish kinship ties. The act is transitive and typically describes the creation or formal strengthening of kinship through matrimonial alliances.

Etymology and sense: The verb derives from the Romanian word rude, meaning relatives, with the prefix în- indicating a change of state or relation. The term is commonly found in historical, genealogical, and legal contexts, where alliances between families or lineages are discussed. In modern usage, the term is more often encountered in formal or descriptive writing than in everyday speech.

Usage and context: Înrudi is used to describe the act of forming a kinship link through marriage. It can apply to individuals or to families and is frequently employed in discussions of alliances among noble or prominent families, as well as in genealogical research. Common constructions include a înrudi (pe cineva) prin căsătorie or a se înrudi cu (pe cineva) prin căsătorie. In contemporary language, phrases such as „a deveni rudă prin căsătorie” are more common, but înrudi remains a precise, historical or formal term.

See also: rudenie, familie, căsătorie, alianță prin căsătorie, genealogie, linie genealogică.

Note: As a specialized verb, înrudi is primarily found in contexts dealing with lineage, genealogical records, and historical accounts of family alliances. It is less common in everyday conversation, where more general expressions about becoming related by marriage are typically used.