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vow in German

vow in German is Gelöbnis, Gelübde, Eid — vow means a solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

vow in German

Gelöbnis
noun
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
Gelübde
noun
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
Eid
noun
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
Schwur
noun
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
Eid
noun
A declaration or assertion.
geloben
verb
(ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.
schwören
verb
(ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.

What does "vow" mean?

  1. noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
    "The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of their families."
  2. verb To make a solemn promise.
    "She vowed to finish the marathon no matter what."

vow in a sentence

  • The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of their families.
  • He took a vow of silence during his retreat.
  • She vowed to finish the marathon no matter what.
  • He vowed revenge after losing the contract.

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What is "vow" in German?

"vow" in German is Gelöbnis, Gelübde, Eid. vow means: A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

How do you use "vow" in a sentence?

Example: "The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of their families." In German, "vow" is Gelöbnis, Gelübde, Eid.

Are there other ways to say "vow" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "vow": Gelöbnis, Gelübde, Eid, Schwur, geloben, schwören.

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