swear — to use offensive language; to make a solemn promise
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use offensive language; to make a solemn promise
Pronunciation (IPA): /swer/
Korean meaning: 욕하다, 맹세하다
Korean pronunciation: **스웨**어
Example Sentences
- My mom made me swear not to tell dad about the broken vase.
- I swear this traffic light has been red for 10 minutes!
- The new president will swear in next Monday.
swear
VERB//swer//
to use offensive language; to make a solemn promise
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Origin
고대 영어 'swerian'에서 유래되어 '맹세하다'는 의미로 시작했지만, 시간이 지나면서 신의 이름을 함부로 부르는 것이 욕설로 여겨지면서 '욕하다'는 뜻도 갖게 되었습니다.
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“My mom made me swear not to tell dad about the broken vase.”
“I swear this traffic light has been red for 10 minutes!”
“The new president will swear in next Monday.”
“He swears he saw a UFO in his backyard.”
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