ant içmek

Turkish

Alternative forms
  • and içmek

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish آند ایچمك‎ (and içmek).

Verb

ant içmek (third-person singular simple present ant içer)

  1. to swear, to take an oath
  2. To make a solemn promise (to do something).

Usage notes
  • Usually more formal and solemn than other terms used in this context.

Synonyms
  • yemin etmek
  • söz vermek (“to promise”)
  • andım olsun (“I pledge to”) (declinable) (thus the alternative spelling and içmek in order to preserve the vocal harmony)
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