Gelübde

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German gelübede, from Old High German gilubida. Related to verb geloben (to vow, to make an oath), and cognate to Dutch gelofte (vow).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈlʏb.də/, /ɡəˈlʏp.tə/
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Noun

Gelübde n (strong, genitive Gelübdes, plural Gelübde)

  1. (especially religion) oath; vow (solemn promise to act in a specified manner)
    Synonyms: (especially private) Schwur; (especially official) Eid

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