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zweren — meaning in English

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English meaning

swear verb To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.
vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

zweren is used for these senses in English:

vow (ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.

swear — full definition

verb To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.
verb To use rude, crude, or offensive language.

vow — full definition

noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
verb To make a solemn promise.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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