Vereidigungseid

oath of enlistment

noun fer-AY-di-goongs-ayt Rare

Also means

military oath

Usage Note

Vereidigungseid is the oath sworn by new soldiers upon joining the armed forces, pledging loyalty to the constitution and nation. In the Bundeswehr it is taken at public ceremonies and is a key moment in a soldier's life.

Examples

"Die Rekruten legten in einer feierlichen Zeremonie den Vereidigungseid ab."

Natural Translation

The recruits took the oath of enlistment in a solemn ceremony.

Literal Translation

The recruits laid in a solemn ceremony the enlistment-oath down.

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