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A solemn promise, often based on religious or moral reasons, to do or not do something specific. It is felt to be very binding and is often made in a formal setting.
Die Ritter legten ein Gelübde ab, die Schwachen zu beschützen.
The knights took a vow to protect the weak.
'Das Gelübde' (vow) belongs to the word family of the verb 'geloben', which means 'to solemnly promise.' The noun describes the result of this action: the solemn promise itself.
Der Mönch legte ein Gelübde des Schweigens ab.
The monk took a vow of silence.
'Ein Gelübde' (a vow) is typically used with the verb 'ablegen' (to take/make). Other common verbs are 'ein Gelübde brechen' (to break a vow) or 'seinem Gelübde treu bleiben' (to remain faithful to one's vow).
Er hat sein Gelübde gebrochen und das Kloster verlassen.
He broke his vow and left the monastery.
This word is very formal and is used mainly in religious, historical, or literary contexts. In everyday life, it is not used for ordinary promises.
In alten Sagen legen Helden oft ein Gelübde ab, bevor sie in den Kampf ziehen.
In old legends, heroes often take a vow before going into battle.
to promise
Versprechen generally refers to a promise to do or refrain from doing something. A Gelübde is also a promise, but it is considered especially binding and is usually made solemnly in a religious or moral context.
Bei der religiösen Zeremonie legt Mia das Gelübde ab, ihrem Partner immer treu zu bleiben.
At the religious ceremony, Mia makes a vow to always remain faithful to her partner.
Bei der Hochzeit verspricht Mia ihrem Partner, ihm immer treu zu bleiben.
At the wedding, Mia promises her partner that she will always remain faithful to him.
