Gelöbnis

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡəˈløːpnɪs/

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Noun

Gelöbnis n (genitive Gelöbnisses, plural Gelöbnisse)

1. a ceremony where oaths or vows are taken
   1. (Germany, military) a ceremony where conscripted recruits are sworn in, distinct from the swearing-in of regular soldiers, which is called Vereidigung (since 2011, conscript service is voluntary, but it is still distinguished from regular voluntary service)
2. (dated) oath; vow

Synonyms

• (oath, vow): Gelübde

Related terms

• geloben
• Gelübde