Sumpa (en. Oath)

ˈsumpa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sworn promise or agreement commonly used in court or in formal ceremonies.

He had to take an oath before being accepted as a witness.

Kailangan niyang magbigay ng sumpa bago siya tanggapin bilang saksi.

An intense vow made to a person or god.

The oath to his parents is that he will not abandon them in hardship.

Ang sumpa sa kanyang mga magulang ay hindi siya iiwanan sa hirap.

The process of creating an oath.

His oath was performed in a ceremony at the church.

Ang kanyang sumpa ay isinagawa sa isang seremonya sa simbahan.

The word 'sumpa' originates from the root word 'sumpa' meaning promise or commitment.

eternal oath

A promise that has no end or obstacles.

sumpang walang hanggan

oath of loyalty

A promise of trust and loyalty to a person.

sumpa ng katapatan

to promise

The act of making a promise or commitment.

mangako

oath-taking

A ceremony or ritual where the oath is taken.

sumpaan

a serious oath or promise

I swear, I won't neglect my studies again.

Sumpa, hindi ko na ulit sikapin na magpabaya sa asignatura ko.

a pact or agreement among friends

I swear, we'll stick together at the party no matter what!

Sumpa, magkakasama tayo sa party kahit anong mangyari!

cursing in anger or blaming

I swear, what you did is so annoying!

Sumpa, sobrang nakakainis na yang ginawa mo!

a formal oath in front of someone or a situation

I swear in front of my friends, I will not let them down.

Sumpa sa harap ng mga kaibigan, hindi ko sila pababayaan.