Dutch

Verb

verloven

1. (archaic, transitive) to commit to an obligation
2. (transitive) to conclude an engagement

   Dynastieën verloven hun prinsen vaak om diplomatieke redenen.

   Dynasties often engage their princes for diplomatic reasons.

3. (reflexive, zich verloven) to undertake an engagement, get engaged

Inflection

Derived terms

• verloftenis
• verloofde m, f
• verlover m

Related terms

• verloving

Etymology 2

Cognate with German erlauben ‎(“to allow”).

Noun

verloven

1. Plural form of verlof

Verb

verloven

1. (obsolete, transitive) to allow, permit
2. (obsolete, transitive) to releave, suspend
3. (obsolete, transitive) to exempt from (notably military) duty

Inflection