die Vereidigung
Translation
swearing-in, oath of office, inauguration
Examples
Die Vereidigung des neuen Präsidenten findet morgen statt.
The new president's inauguration 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 administering an oath.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Eid' (oath) with the formal action '-ung' and the official prefix 'ver-'.