Manumpa (en. To swear)

/maˈnum.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make an oath or pledge regarding something.
Swear your loyalty to the country.
Manumpa ka sa inyong katapatan sa bayan.
A way to guarantee the truth or behavior.
He swears to what he says.
Manumpa siya sa kanyang mga sinasabi.
To express a formal commitment.
Swearing in is important for government officials.
Mahalaga ang manumpa sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sumpa' which means to take an oath or pledge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swear to God
An oath taken in God's name.
manumpa sa Diyos
swear to tell the truth
An oath to tell the truth.
manumpa sa katotohanan

Related Words

oath
A statement of truth or promise made in a formal manner.
sumpa
loyalty
The trait of being loyal or faithful.
katapatan

Slang Meanings

To lie or make a false promise.
Are you really serious with that oath? You've messed up again.
Seryoso ka sa ganung manumpa, nagkamali ka na naman.
To back out or not fulfill what was said.
That's why the plan didn't push through, because he's going to back out.
Kaya pala hindi natuloy yung plano, kasi manunumpa siya.