Swahili
kiapo
ki-A-po
How to say it
Swahilikiapoki-A-posoon
Englishoathsoon
Frenchserment, engagementsoon
Meaning
an oath, a solemn sworn promise or declaration.
Good to know
apa kiapo or shika kiapo means 'to swear an oath'; kiapo cha uwongo means 'perjury'.
Examples
- Shahidi aliapa kiapo mbele ya hakimu.The witness swore an oath before the judge.
- Alivunja kiapo alichotoa harusini.He broke the oath he made at the wedding.
- Je, kiapo cha uwongo kina adhabu gani?What is the penalty for perjury?
- Rais alishika kiapo cha uongozi jana.The president took the oath of office yesterday.
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