From root: sumpa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinumpa
i-si-num-PA
swore
Present (Incomplete)
isinusumpa
i-si-nu-sum-PA
is swearing
Future (Contemplated)
isusumpa
i-su-sum-PA
will swear
Usage Note
Isumpa is used when making a solemn oath or when placing a curse or condemnation upon someone or something. It conveys a strong, often permanent, emotional or legal commitment to a statement or an ill-wish.
Examples
" Isumpa mo ang iyong sasabihin. "
Natural Translation
Swear to what you will say.
Literal Translation
Swear you the your will-say.
" Kailangan mong isumpa ang iyong katapatan. "
Natural Translation
Your duty is to swear your loyalty.
Literal Translation
Need you swear the your loyalty.
" Sa harap ng hukom, kinailangan ng saksi na isumpa ang katotohanan bago siya pinahintulutang magsalita. "
Natural Translation
In front of the judge, the witness had to swear to the truth before he was allowed to speak.
Literal Translation
At front of judge, needed of witness to swear the truth before he allowed to-speak.
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