Noun
der Eid
Pronunciation: /aɪ̯t/
oath
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plural Eide
Meanings
Noun
- oath
Example sentence
Was ist die Strafe dafür, unter Eid zu lügen?
What are the penalties for lying under oath?
Word forms
singular
der Eid
plural
die Eide
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Eid
Accusativeden Eid
Dativedem Eid
Genitivedes Eides
Plural
Nominativedie Eide
Accusativedie Eide
Dativeden Eiden
Genitiveder Eide
Usage
- einen Eid ablegen — Swear or take an oath.
- unter Eid aussagen — Testify under oath; a formal legal expression.
Der Zeuge legte vor seiner Aussage einen Eid ab.
The witness took an oath before giving his testimony.