oath in Russian
oath in Russian is прися́га, кля́тва, мат — oath means a solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
oath in Russian
прися́га
Pronounced: prisyaga
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.
кля́тва
Pronounced: klyatva
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.
мат
Pronounced: mat
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.
прокля́тие
Pronounced: proklyatiye
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.
руга́тельство
Pronounced: rugatelstvo
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.
кля́тва
Pronounced: klyatva
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
присяга
Pronounced: prisyaga
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
What does "oath" mean?
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noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
"The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth."
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noun A curse word or swear word.
"He muttered an oath under his breath after hitting his thumb."
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oath in a sentence
- The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth.
- New officers swear an oath before taking up their duties.
- He muttered an oath under his breath after hitting his thumb.
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What is "oath" in Russian?
"oath" in Russian is прися́га, кля́тва, мат. oath means: A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
How do you pronounce прися́га?
"oath" in Russian is прися́га, pronounced "prisyaga".
How do you use "oath" in a sentence?
Example: "The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth." In Russian, "oath" is прися́га, кля́тва, мат.
Are there other ways to say "oath" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "oath": прися́га, кля́тва, мат, прокля́тие, руга́тельство, присяга.
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