angeloben
Translation
to vow, to swear in, to pledge allegiance
Examples
Die Rekruten werden morgen angelobt.
The recruits will be sworn in tomorrow.
Sie angelobte, dem Land treu zu dienen.
She vowed to serve the country faithfully.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to swear sb. in The recruits are sworn in.
((sth.)) to vow sth. She vowed allegiance.
Similar Words
schwören (to swear), vereidigen (to swear in)
Etymology
From 'an-' (prefix) + 'loben' (to praise). It implies a solemn promise, as if praisingly committing to something.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'angel' making a vow. 'Angeloben' sounds like an angel up above ('oben') making a pledge.