I declare Meaning in English

expression · lemma: declare

US

ˈaɪ/ /dɪˈkɫɛɹ

eye dih-KLAIR

UK

ˈaɪ/ /dɪklˈeə

eye dih-KLAIR

Definición

An old-fashioned or formal phrase used to strongly express surprise, emphasis, or to state something with conviction. Commonly found in literary or playful contexts.

Uso & Matices

Very formal or old-fashioned; rarely used in everyday speech but sometimes heard for dramatic or humorous effect. Often appears in classic literature or when pretending to be shocked or proper.

• Spanish: declaro - aseguro (enfatizar)
• Portuguese (BR): eu declaro - juro (ênfase)
• Portuguese (PT): eu declaro - juro (ênfase)
• Chinese (Simplified): 我声明 - 我发誓（强调）
• Chinese (Traditional): 我聲明 - 我發誓（強調）
• Hindi: मैं घोषणा करता हूँ - मैं कहता हूँ (ज़ोर देने के लिए)
• Arabic: أُعلن - أَصرّح (للتأكيد)
• Bengali: আসলে বলতে হয় - সত্যি বলতে হয়
• Russian: честное слово - право слово
• Japanese: 本当に - まったく
• Vietnamese: tôi thực sự - thật không thể tin được
• Korean: 정말로 - 참으로
• Turkish: doğrusu - vallahi
• Urdu: قسم سے - سچ کہوں
• Indonesian: sungguh - sejujurnya

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I declare, it’s getting late.

basic

I declare, I forgot my keys again!

basic

I declare, this pie is delicious.

basic

I declare, you gave me quite a scare!

natural

She walked in so quietly that I declare, I nearly jumped out of my chair.

natural

I declare, if it isn’t my old friend back in town!

natural