When it comes to marriage, in some cultures, a woman has to pay a dowry to the man to get married. On the contrary, in some cultures, a man has to pay a dowry to the woman in order to get married. My

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When it comes to marriage, in some cultures, a woman has to pay a dowry to the man to get married. On the contrary, in some cultures, a man has to pay a dowry to the woman in order to get married. My question is " Can we say "dowry" in both situations, please? Thank you all in advance.

Aug 10, 2022 9:31 AM

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No, "dowry" only refers to the goods/money/assets that the woman (or her family) give to the man :)

August 10, 2022

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A dowry refers to the bride's money or goods, not the husband's, so you can't use it interchangeably.

August 10, 2022

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