aus|sagen
Translation
to testify, to state, to give evidence, to express
Examples
Der Zeuge wird morgen aussagen.
The witness will testify tomorrow.
Was soll dieses Bild aussagen?
What is this picture supposed to express?
Er sagte vor Gericht aus.
He testified in court.
Grammar Patterns
aussagen to testify The witness refused to testify.
((sth.)) aussagen to state, express (sth.) His actions state everything.
((über+4)) aussagen to testify about (sth.) He testified about the incident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezeugen (to witness), erklären (to declare), bekunden (to express)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'sagen' (to say). It literally means 'to say out', implying a formal declaration.
Memory Tips
Think of 'saying' (sagen) something 'out' (aus) loud in a formal setting, like a courtroom. This is the core of 'to testify'.