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    Sumumpa (en. To swear)

    su-mum-pa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An act of accepting a solemn or serious vow.
    He swore allegiance to his country.
    Nagsumpa siya ng katapatan sa kanyang bayan.
    The expression of a statement that is certain or has legal value under oath.
    He must swear in court before giving testimony.
    Dapat niyang sumumpa sa korte bago magbigay ng testimonya.
    Making a promise accompanied by words of confidence.
    He swore that he would not repeat his mistake.
    Sumumpa siya na hindi na mauulit ang kanyang pagkakamali.

    Etymology

    The term 'sumumpa' comes from the root word 'umpa' meaning 'to stand by' or 'to promise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Swear to God
    A statement commanding someone to swear using God's name as a sign of certainty.
    Sumumpa ka sa Diyos
    Swear in front of the court
    A statement indicating the obligation to swear in a legal context.
    Sumumpa sa harap ng hukuman

    Related Words

    oath
    A statement or ritual declaring a vow or promise.
    panunumpa
    promise
    An agreement that one person will make to another.
    pangako

    Slang Meanings

    gave a promise with an oath
    He swore that he would never leave again.
    Sumumpa siya na hindi na siya muling mangiiwan.
    showing off or bragging
    Mark swore that he was the best at the game.
    Sumumpa si Mark na siya ang pinakamagaling sa laro.
    to swear, often used when calling someone to uphold a promise
    Swear that you won't leave me!
    Sumumpa ka na hindi mo ako iiwan!