Meanings
A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future actions or behavior.
ایک سنجیدہ وعدہ، جو اکثر الہی گواہی کی درخواست کرتا ہے، انسانی افعال یا رویے کے بارے میں۔
قسم
qism
Common Collocations
- oath of allegiance
- take an oath
- break an oath
Example Sentences
He took an oath to defend the constitution.
اس نے آئین کی حفاظت کا حلف اٹھایا۔
Us ne aain ki hifazat ka hulf uthaya.
The witness swore an oath before giving testimony.
گواہ نے گواہی دینے سے پہلے حلف اٹھایا۔
Gawah ne gawahi dene se pehle hulf uthaya.
Breaking an oath can lead to serious repercussions.
قسم توڑنے سے شدید خطرات پیدا ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Qism toarne se shadid khatrat paida ho sakte hain.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of an oath as a personal vow just like a knight swearing loyalty.
Imagine a knight on one knee, placing his hand on a holy book while pledging allegiance.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
قسم ہے تیرے عشق کی، میں غم سہہ نہیں سکتا۔
Qism hai tere ishq ki, main gham seh nahi sakta.
I swear by your love, I cannot bear the sorrow.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
قسم توڑنے والے کو کبھی خیر نہیں ملتا۔
Qism torne wale ko kabhi khair nahi milta.
The one who breaks an oath never finds goodness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "āþ" — a solemn promise
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English, maintaining the core meaning regarding pledges or promises made solemnly.