Korean

하다

맹세하다
Meaning: to swear; to vow; to pledge
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 맹세하다
Present 맹세한다
Polite 맹세해요
Formal 맹세합니다
Past 맹세했다
Past + Polite 맹세했어요
Guess + Polite 맹세하겠어요
Connective 맹세하고
Conditional 맹세하면
Volitional 맹세하자
Imperative 맹세해라
Imperative + Polite 맹세하세요
Attributive 맹세하는 / 맹세한 / 맹세할

Example

나는 다시는 거짓말을 하지 않겠다고 맹세했다.
I swore that I would never lie again.

Usage Notes

Used when making a firm promise or oath, often regarding one's future actions or beliefs.

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