Zoeken
to witness
01
getuigen van, waarnemen
to see an act of crime or an accident
Transitive: to witness a crime or an accident
Example
I have witnessed several accidents at this busy intersection.
She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.
She witnessed a pickpocketing incident during her trip.
02
getuigen van, waarnemen
to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
Transitive: to witness a development or event
Example
The teacher witnessed the students ' academic progress throughout the school year.
She witnessed the transformation of the abandoned building into a vibrant community center.
They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years.
Witness
01
getuige, waarnemer
a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene
Example
The witness identified the suspect in a police lineup after the incident.
The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary.
The only witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety.
02
getuige, toeschouwer
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
03
getuigenis, religieuze getuigenis
testimony by word or deed to your religious faith
04
getuige
(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature
05
getuige
(law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law
Voorbeeld
I have witnessed several accidents at this busy intersection.
She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.
She witnessed a pickpocketing incident during her trip.
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