Szukaj
to swear
01
przeklinać, kląć
to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
Example
Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.
The angry driver started to swear at other motorists after a traffic altercation.
Upset by the news, she could n't help but swear under her breath.
02
przysięgać, zapewniać
to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
Example
I swear that I did n't eat the last piece of cake; it must have been someone else.
She swore on her professional reputation that the data was accurate.
She swore by the Bible that she was telling the truth.
03
przysiąc, ślubować
to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
Example
He swore to keep the secret even under intense pressure.
She swears to always stand by her best friend's side.
They will swear to protect the environment for future generations.
04
to require someone to make a formal declaration or promise while invoking a sacred or binding authority
Ditransitive: to swear sb to do sth | to swear sb to sth
Example
The president was sworn into office, placing their hand on the Constitution and taking the oath of office.
The jury was sworn to secrecy, promising not to discuss the case outside the courtroom.
The notary public swore the witness to tell the truth before signing the legal document.
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