VERB
vereidigen/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/to swear in; to administer an oath
vereidigen is a German verb that means to swear in or to administer an oath. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/.
Definitions
1.to administer an oath to someone; to make someone swear an oath (especially in official contexts)(law, administration)
a.to confirm someone in office or duty with an oath
Der neue Minister wurde gestern vor dem Parlament vereidigt.—The new minister was sworn in before parliament yesterday.
b.to formally bind someone by oath to tell the truth
Die Zeugin wurde vor ihrer Aussage vereidigt.—The witness was sworn in before giving her statement.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vereidigen" mean in English?
- "vereidigen" means to swear in or to administer an oath. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vereidigen"?
- "vereidigen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "vereidigen"?
- "vereidigen" is a verb in German.
