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oath-taking

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/ˈoʊθ ˈteɪ.kɪŋ/ · oath-tak-ing

The act of making a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future actions or statements.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of making a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future actions or statements.

ایک ایسا عمل جس میں ایک شخص خدائی گواہی دے کر مستقبل کے اعمال یا بیانات کے بارے میں ایک solemnh وعدہ کرتا ہے۔

قسم کھانا

qism khana

Formal: قسم

Synonyms

swearingpledgevowقسمحلفعہد

Antonyms

renunciationdisavowalabandonmentمنعانکارچھوڑ دینا

Common Collocations

  • ceremonial oath-taking
  • legal oath-taking
  • oath-taking ceremony

Example Sentences

Oath-taking is often required before assuming a public office.

عہدے کا حلف اٹھانے سے پہلے قسم کھانا اکثر ضروری ہوتا ہے۔

Ahday ka halaf uthane se pehle qism khana aksar zaroori hota hai.

The oath-taking ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

قسم کھانے کی تقریب بڑے اگلی انداز میں منعقد کی گئی۔

Qism khanay ki taqreeb bade egal andaaz mein manqad ki gai.

Oath-taking reflects a commitment to honesty and integrity.

قسم کھانا ایمانداری اور دیانتداری کے عزم کی عکاسی کرتا ہے۔

Qism khana imandari aur dianatdari ke azm ki akasi karta hai.

Easily Confused With

pledge:A pledge is a promise to do something, while oath-taking specifically involves invoking a higher power as a witness.

Word Family

oath
nounقسم
oath-bound
adjectiveقسم لیتا ہوا
oath-breaking
verbقسم توڑنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'oath-taking' as taking a stand with a witness.

Imagine a person raising their right hand and swearing before a judge.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوابوں میں بھی اقرار اور عہد وفا ہوتا ہے، کیا ہم کبھی خواب میں بھی قسم کھانے والے ہیں؟

Khawabon mein bhi iqrar aur ahd-e-wafa hota hai, Kya hum kabhi khwab mein bhi qism khanay walay hain?

In dreams, there is a pledge and a commitment, Are we ever the ones taking oaths even in dreams?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

قسم کا پاس رکھنا ایمان کی علامت ہے۔

Qism ka paas rakhna imaan ki alamat hai.

Keeping one's oath is a sign of faith.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "āþ" — a solemn promise

First known use: 14th century

The term 'oath-taking' has roots in Old English 'āþ', referring to the act of swearing to speak the truth or uphold commitments, often in a legal or religious context.