witness
wit
ˈwɪt
vit
ness
nəs
nēs
British pronunciation
/wˈɪtnəs/

Definition und Bedeutung von „witness“ im Englischen

to witness
01

zeugen, bezeugen

to see an act of crime or an accident
Transitive: to witness a crime or an accident
to witness definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.
Sie bezeugt Diebstahlvorfälle in ihrem Geschäft.
I have witnessed several accidents at this busy intersection.
Ich habe mehrere Unfälle an dieser vielbefahrenen Kreuzung miterlebt.
02

zeugen, bezeugen

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
Transitive: to witness a development or event
example
Beispiele
They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years.
Sie erlebten das Wachstum der Stadtsilhouette über die Jahre.
The teacher witnessed the students' academic progress throughout the school year.
Der Lehrer bezeugte den akademischen Fortschritt der Schüler während des Schuljahres.
Witness
01

Zeuge, Augenzeuge

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene
witness definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary.
Der Zeuge gab einen detaillierten Bericht über das, was während des Einbruchs geschah.
She was called to the stand as a key witness in the murder trial.
Sie wurde als Zeugin im Mordprozess aufgerufen.
02

Zeuge, Zuschauer

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
witness definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Hundreds of witnesses attended the art exhibition opening.
She was a witness to the award ceremony.
03

Zeugnis, Zeuge

testimony by word or deed to your religious faith
example
Beispiele
He lived as a witness of his beliefs through acts of charity.
She bore witness to her faith by volunteering in the community.
04

Zeuge, Unterzeichner

(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature
05

Zeuge, Aussagender

(law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law
example
Beispiele
The witness testified in court about what they saw.
She was called as a witness in the criminal trial.
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