die Vereidigung
Translation
swearing-in, taking of an oath, inauguration
Examples
Die Vereidigung des neuen Präsidenten findet morgen statt.
The swearing-in of the new president takes place tomorrow.
Er leistete seinen Eid bei der Vereidigung.
He took his oath at the swearing-in ceremony.
Grammar Patterns
the swearing-in of ((sb.)) The swearing-in of the minister was broadcast on TV.
Similar Words
Amtseinführung (inauguration)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix indicating completion) + 'Eid' (oath) + '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns). The act of making someone take an oath.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Eid' (oath) being made official ('ver-') during the ceremony ('-ung').