From root: sumpa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinumpaan
si-num-pa-AN
swore an oath to
Present (Incomplete)
sinusumpaan
si-nu-sum-pa-AN
is swearing an oath to
Future (Contemplated)
susumpaan
su-sum-pa-AN
will swear an oath to
Usage Note
Sumpaan is used when two or more people make a solemn, mutual vow or promise to each other, such as in romantic commitments or formal pacts. It highlights the reciprocal nature of the agreement and the seriousness of the obligation.
Examples
" Susumpaan kita ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I will swear an oath to you now.
Literal Translation
Will-swear-oath-to I-you now.
" Kailangan mong sumpaan ang kaibigan mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to swear an oath to your friend.
Literal Translation
Need you swear-an-oath-to the friend your.
" Pinangako naming susumpaan ang isa't isa na mananatiling tapat anuman ang mangyari sa hinaharap. "
Natural Translation
We promised to swear an oath to one another that we would stay faithful no matter what happens in the future.
Literal Translation
Promised by-us will-swear-oath-to the one-another that will-remain faithful whatever the will-happen in future.
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