Pagsumpa (en. Oath)

/ˈpaɡsumˌpa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A statement of promise or faith to a person or principle.

The oath of the newly elected official took place in front of many people.

Ang pagsumpa ng bagong halal na opisyal ay nangyari sa harap ng maraming tao.

A ritual done to express serious intentions.

You must go through the oath before you can join the organization.

Kailangan mong dumaan sa pagsumpa bago ka makapasok sa samahan.

The process of making a statement that emphasizes the truth of what is being said.

The oath is important in trials to affirm the truth of the witness's statements.

Ang pagsumpa ay mahalaga sa mga pagsubok para mapatunayan ang katotohanan ng saksi.

From the root word 'sumpa' meaning 'oath'.

oath of office

the act of taking a ritual to officially assume a position

pagsumpa sa tungkulin

to take an oath of loyalty

promise of faithful service or allegiance

magsumpa ng katapatan

oath

A statement of promise or allegiance that can be legal or emotional.

sumpa

to uphold

The obligation to fulfill a promise or oath.

pangalagaan

Promise that comes with emotions

I swear, I won't leave you no matter what happens.

Sumpa, hindi kita iiwan kahit anong mangyari.

Expression of strong feelings

I swear, I'm so happy right now!

Sumpa, sobrang saya ko ngayon!