yemin

Yemin is a Turkish noun meaning oath, pledge, or vow. It is borrowed from the Arabic term "يمين" and in Turkish denotes a solemn commitment sworn before an authority, such as a judge or official. The verb "yemin etmek" means to take an oath, and the noun "yemin" refers to the oath itself. Oaths are commonly required in formal procedures, including court testimony and ceremonies when assuming public office, often described as a "yemin töreni" (oath-taking ceremony). A person who has taken an oath is described as "yeminli" (sworn). In legal documents, "yemin" may appear in phrases for sworn statements or affidavits.

Yemin is also the title of a Turkish television drama series, known in English as The Promise. The series has been broadcast in Turkey and internationally, and the title underscores the central theme of commitment and vows that recur in the plot.

In Arabic, "يمين" (yamin) means oath or pledge as well as the right-hand side, depending on context, illustrating how the term has related meanings across languages and how Turkish borrowings reflect regional linguistic ties.