sworn
intermediateB2/swɔrn/ · sworn
Having made a solemn promise, especially regarding truth or testimony.
Meanings
Having made a solemn promise, especially regarding truth or testimony.
ایک خطرناک وعدہ کیا ہوا، خاص طور پر سچائی یا گواہی کے بارے میں۔
قسم کھایا ہوا
qism khaya hua
Common Collocations
- sworn statement
- sworn oath
- sworn testimony
Example Sentences
He is a sworn witness in the trial.
وہ مقدمے میں ایک قسم کھانے والا گواہ ہے۔
Woh muqadmay mein aik qism khanay wala gawah hai.
She made a sworn declaration of her intention.
اس نے اپنی نیت کی قسم کھائی۔
Us ne apni niyat ki qism khayi.
The sworn affidavit was submitted to the court.
قسم کھائی گئی حلفی بیان عدالت میں جمع کیا گیا۔
Qism khayi gayi halfi bayan adaalat mein jamaa kiya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'sworn' as a promise you can't take back.
Imagine a hand on a Bible or a legal document with a signature.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وعدہ کیا جو نہ وفا ہو، اس کی قسم کیوں کھائی جائے؟
Wada kiya jo na wafa ho, uski qism kyun khayi jaye?
Why take an oath for a promise that is not fulfilled?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
قسم توڑنے والے کا اعتبار نہیں ہوتا۔
Qism torne wale ka aitbaar nahi hota.
A person who breaks an oath is not trusted.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "swarian" — to make a solemn declaration
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old English, where it signified making a serious promise or declaration. It has retained this core meaning throughout centuries.