Versprechung
dieNounpromise (less common: slip of the tongue)
English translations
- 01
promise
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine verbindliche Zusage, etwas zu tun oder zu unterlassen.
- English meaning
- Promise
- Synonym
- Zusage, Gelöbnis
- German example
- Ich gab ihr das Versprechen, pünktlich zu sein.
- English example
- I gave her the promise to be on time.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Versprechung
- Plural Form
- die Versprechungen
Related words
- irreführen
To deceive or mislead someone, often intentionally.
- mißtrauen
To distrust, to lack confidence in someone or something.
- hinwegtäuschen
to gloss over, to cover up
- betören
Entice
- verlogen
Liar
- übertünchen
To whitewash
- locken
To lure
- das Blaue vom Himmel versprechen
to promise the moon
- ködern
To lure
- vollmundig
Full-bodied means having a rich, full flavor (especially of wine) or being excessively self-assured and boastful.
- Lippenbekenntnis
Lip service
- Augenwischerei
Deception, trickery
- Skepsis
Skepticism
- Stimmvieh
Voting cattle
- Bauernfänger
Con artist
- Muhar
Swindler, trickster
- fortlocken
Lure away
- demagogisch
Demagogic means that someone tries to influence public opinion and gain power through manipulative speeches and false promises.
- kleingläubig
Little faith, doubting
- hinhalten
To stall
Example sentences with “Versprechung”
Sie hat viele Versprechungen gemacht. (She made many promises.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Versprechung' the same as 'Versprechen'?
They are similar, but 'Versprechen' is the standard word for 'promise'. 'Versprechung' is rarely used.