ant-qran eterge

/ant-qran eterɡe/

Literal translation

to make an oath-curse

Intended meaning

To swear emphatically, calling down a curse on oneself in order to convince someone that what one says is true.
  • Zariyatha awuzuma-tilime kelgenni quydum. Ol da bilmeyme dep, ant-qral etdi.I poured out at Zariyat whatever came to my mouth and tongue. And she swore an oath that she knew nothing.

Variants

  • ant-qral eterge

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