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)