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 witnessed a pickpocketing incident during her trip.
Sie wurde Zeuge eines Taschendiebstahls während ihrer Reise.
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
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
Being a witness to the accident left him shaken, but he was able to provide valuable information to the authorities.
Als Zeuge des Unfalls zu sein, ließ ihn erschüttert zurück, aber er konnte den Behörden wertvolle Informationen liefern.
02

a person who views or attends something, such as a performance, exhibition, or event

witness definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
They were witnesses to the unveiling of the new monument.
03

a person who gives testimony, action, or example demonstrating religious faith

example
Beispiele
By speaking openly about his convictions, he became a witness.
04

a person who testifies under oath in a court of law

example
Beispiele
Witnesses gave conflicting accounts during the trial.
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