matchmaking — the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 중매, 커플 맺어주기
Korean pronunciation: **매치**메이킹
Example Sentences
- My aunt's matchmaking skills are legendary - she's responsible for 12 marriages!
- The dating app uses AI algorithms for sophisticated matchmaking.
- Her matchmaking backfired when both people she introduced fell for her instead.
matchmaking
NOUN//ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ//
the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Matchmaking means watching, then catching love!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'match'(짝을 맞추다)와 'making'(만들기)이 결합되어, 글자 그대로 '짝 만들기'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다. 19세기부터 공식적인 중매업을 지칭하는 용어로 사용되기 시작했어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My aunt's matchmaking skills are legendary - she's responsible for 12 marriages!”
“The dating app uses AI algorithms for sophisticated matchmaking.”
“Her matchmaking backfired when both people she introduced fell for her instead.”
“Traditional matchmaking still plays an important role in many cultures.”
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