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oath in German

oath in German is Eid, Schwur, Fluch — oath means a solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.

oath in German

Eid
noun
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
Schwur
noun
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
Fluch
noun
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
Eid
noun
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
Schwur
noun
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

What does "oath" mean?

  1. noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
    "Before the trial began, each juror had to swear an oath."
  2. noun A curse word or swear word.
    "The old sailor let out an angry oath when the rope snapped."
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oath in a sentence

  • Before the trial began, each juror had to swear an oath.
  • The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth.
  • The old sailor let out an angry oath when the rope snapped.
  • In the book, the villain growls a bitter oath and storms off.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "oath" in German?
"oath" in German is Eid, Schwur, Fluch. oath means: A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
How do you use "oath" in a sentence?
Example: "Before the trial began, each juror had to swear an oath." In German, "oath" is Eid, Schwur, Fluch.
Are there other ways to say "oath" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "oath": Eid, Schwur, Fluch.
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