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oaths

/əʊðz/ /oʊðz/

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noun

Eide, Schwüre

A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Before becoming citizens, immigrants take oaths to pledge their loyalty to their new country." "

Bevor sie Bürger werden, legen Einwanderer Eide ab, um ihre Loyalität gegenüber ihrem neuen Land zu geloben.

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noun

Eide, Schwüre

A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

Examples :

"The new citizens took their oaths of allegiance, promising to uphold the laws of their new country. "

Die neuen Bürger legten ihre Treueide ab und versprachen, die Gesetze ihres neuen Landes zu wahren.

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noun

Fluch, Schwur

A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.

Examples :

"After stubbing his toe, he muttered a string of meaningless oaths under his breath, more out of frustration than any real religious sentiment. "

Nachdem er sich den Zeh gestoßen hatte, murmelte er eine Reihe bedeutungsloser Flüche vor sich hin, mehr aus Frustration als aus echtem religiösen Empfinden.

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noun

Fluch, Verwünschung

A curse, a curse word.

Examples :

"When the hammer slipped and hit his thumb, he yelled several loud oaths. "

Als der Hammer abrutschte und auf seinen Daumen schlug, stieß er mehrere laute Flüche aus.

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verb

Schwören, geloben

Examples :

"Before starting the project, the team members oathed to complete it on time. "

Vor Beginn des Projekts gelobten die Teammitglieder, es rechtzeitig fertigzustellen.

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