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/

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• Hyphenation: trouw‧ring

Noun

trouwring m (plural trouwringen, diminutive trouwringetje n)

1. wedding ring

Descendants

• Afrikaans: trouring