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swear

/swɛə/ /swɛɚ/

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verb

Schwören, geloben

To take an oath, to promise.

Examples :

"Before starting the project, the team leader swore an oath to complete it on time. "

Bevor das Projekt begann, schwor der Teamleiter einen Eid, es rechtzeitig fertigzustellen.

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verb

Fluchen, schimpfen

To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

Examples :

"My brother swore at the referee during the soccer game. "

Mein Bruder fluchte den Schiedsrichter während des Fußballspiels an.

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noun

Schimpfwort, Fluchwort

A swear word.

Examples :

"My brother used several swear words during the basketball game. "

Mein Bruder benutzte während des Basketballspiels mehrere Schimpfwörter.

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verb

Faulenzen, sich ausruhen

To be lazy; rest for a short while during working hours.

Examples :

"The construction worker swore for a few minutes before starting work again. "

Der Bauarbeiter faulenzte ein paar Minuten, bevor er wieder mit der Arbeit begann.

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adjective

Schwer

Examples :

"The backpack was so swear with books and supplies that it was hard to carry. "

Der Rucksack war so schwer mit Büchern und Vorräten, dass er schwer zu tragen war.

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adjective

Überladen, zu hoch

Top-heavy; too high.

Examples :

"The grandfather clock was so swear that it almost fell over. "

Die Standuhr war so überladen, dass sie fast umfiel.

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adjective

Träge, faul, widerwillig

Dull; heavy; lazy; slow; reluctant; unwilling.

Examples :

"The student was a bit swear in class today, not paying much attention and reluctant to participate. "

Der Schüler war heute im Unterricht etwas träge, achtete nicht viel und war widerwillig, sich zu beteiligen.

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adjective

Geizig, knauserig

Examples :

"My uncle is a very swear housekeeper; he is extremely frugal with cleaning supplies. "

Mein Onkel ist eine sehr geizige Haushälterin; er ist äußerst sparsam mit Reinigungsmitteln.

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adjective

Mittagspause, Siesta

A lazy time; a short rest during working hours (especially field labour); a siesta.

Examples :

"The farmer took a sweary break in the afternoon to rest before continuing his field work. "

Der Bauer machte am Nachmittag eine Mittagspause, um sich auszuruhen, bevor er seine Feldarbeit fortsetzte.

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