takes someone's name in vain

Questions

What does takes someone's name in vain mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of take someone's name in vain

How to pronounce takes someone's name in vain

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “takes someone's name in vain”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “takes someone's name in vain”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “takes someone's name in vain” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.