swearing-in
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swearing-in
The formal act or ceremony in which a person takes an oath, usually when assuming a public office.
Die Vereidigung der neuen Minister findet morgen im Parlament statt.
The swearing-in of the new ministers will take place tomorrow in parliament.
The word is derived from the verb 'vereidigen' (to swear in). The ending '-ung' turns the action of swearing someone in into a noun that describes the ceremony itself.
Die Vereidigung des neuen Bürgermeisters war ein feierlicher Akt.
The swearing-in of the new mayor was a solemn ceremony.
The noun 'der Eid' (the oath) is contained in the word 'Vereidigung' (swearing-in). An oath is a solemn promise that one makes during this act.
Der Zeuge musste vor Gericht einen Eid schwören.
The witness had to swear an oath in court.
A swearing-in 'findet statt' (takes place) or is 'vorgenommen' (carried out). People often speak of the 'Vereidigung von' (swearing-in of) someone or being sworn in 'auf' (to uphold) an office or the Basic Law.
Die Vereidigung der neuen Regierung findet nächste Woche statt.
The swearing-in of the new government will take place next week.
obligation
'die Verpflichtung' and 'die Vereidigung' can both be connected with a serious task or public office. 'die Verpflichtung' means the duty or commitment that someone takes on. 'die Vereidigung' is the formal moment when someone takes an oath, often before beginning a public office. The words can be confused because a swearing-in often makes an obligation visible. But the swearing-in is the ceremony or action, while the obligation is the task or duty that follows from it or already exists.
Zur Vereidigung des Bürgermeisters kamen viele Gäste ins Rathaus.
Many guests came to city hall for the mayor's swearing-in.
Mit dem neuen Amt übernimmt Frau Becker eine große Verpflichtung gegenüber der Stadt.
With her new office, Ms. Becker takes on a major obligation toward the city.