Diensteid

oath of office; service oath

noun DEENST-eyt Rare

Usage Note

Diensteid is the solemn oath sworn by soldiers, civil servants, and officials upon taking up their post. For Bundeswehr soldiers it reads: Ich gelobe … (I pledge). Violating the Diensteid constitutes a serious disciplinary offence.

Examples

"Die Rekruten leisteten feierlich ihren Diensteid vor der Kaserne."

Natural Translation

The recruits solemnly swore their oath of service in front of the barracks.

Literal Translation

The recruits performed solemnly their service-oath before the barracks.

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