oath

UK
/əʊθ/
US
/oʊθ/

Übersetzungen

oathsubstantiv
oaths
Pl.
UK
/əʊθ/
US
/oʊθ/
He took an oath to serve his country.
Он дал клятву служить своей стране.
The new president took the oath of office.
Новый президент принял присягу на должность.
oathverb
oathed
Präteritum
oathed
Partizip Perfekt
oathing
Gerundium
Rare, chiefly legal; to administer an oath or to swear.
Synonyme
take an oath
give one's word
oathadjektiv
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "oath ceremony").
oathinterjektion
UK
/əʊθ/
US
/oʊθ/
Used chiefly in Australian English as an emphatic affirmation, often standalone or in the phrase "bloody oath".
Synonyme

Definitionen

oathsubstantiv
A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior.
He took an oath to serve his country faithfully.
A formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often made in a legal or official context.
The witness was asked to take an oath before giving testimony in court.
A profane or offensive expression used to express anger or other strong emotions.
He muttered an oath under his breath when he realized he had missed the bus.
oathverb
(transitive, rare) To administer an oath to; to swear in.
The clerk oathed the witness before testimony.
(intransitive, archaic) To swear solemnly.
He oathed to uphold the ancient code.
oathadjektiv
Relating to or used for an oath or swearing-in ceremony.
The new citizens attended an oath ceremony at the courthouse.
oathinterjektion
Used informally (chiefly Australian) to express strong agreement or certainty.
Oath, I'll help you move on Saturday.