Bahasa Melayu

bersumpah

Bahasa Melayu

English

swear, curse

To make a solemn oath, or to use harsh words of curse against someone.

برسومڤه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia bersumpah akan menjaga adiknya dengan baik.

    He swore that he would take good care of his younger sibling.

  2. Jangan bersumpah kepada kawan kamu.

    Do not curse your friend.

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bersumpah

Bersumpah means to make an oath or to curse.

Word family

Common derived forms

sumpah
oath; curse
sumpahan
curse

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.