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Pronunciation / Transliteration: fā shì
"他发誓要说实话。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a deity as witness.
"He swore to tell the truth during the trial." - 2
To use offensive or vulgar language.
"She swore loudly when she stubbed her toe."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'swear' originates from the Old English 'sweoran', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*swēraną', meaning 'to bind oneself by an oath'. Over time, its usage evolved to encompass both the act of making a solemn promise and the use of profane language.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swear" is said worldwide
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jurer
Transliteration: zhy-ray
"Il a juré de dire la vérité."
schwören
Transliteration: shvö-ren
"Er schwor, die Wahrheit zu sagen."
giurare
Transliteration: joo-rah-reh
"Ha giurato di dire la verità."
jurar
Transliteration: hoo-rar
"Él juró decir la verdad."
jurar
Transliteration: zhoo-rar
"Ele jurou dizer a verdade."
कसम खाना
Transliteration: kasam khana
"उसने सच बोलने की कसम खाई।"
发誓
Transliteration: fā shì
"他发誓要说实话。"
맹세하다
Transliteration: maengsehada
"그는 진실을 말하겠다고 맹세했다."
誓う
Transliteration: chikau
"彼は真実を誓った。"
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