der Zeuge
Translation
witness
Examples
Der Zeuge hat den Unfall gesehen.
The witness saw the accident.
Er muss als Zeuge vor Gericht aussagen.
He has to testify as a witness in court.
Grammar Patterns
((witness)) ((to an accident/crime)) witness to (an accident/crime) The witness to the accident called the police.
((to testify)) ((as a witness)) to testify as a witness He has to testify as a witness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: observer, bystander
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'zeigen' (to show/point out). Someone who points out the truth.
Memory Tips
A 'Zeuge' is someone who can 'zeigen' (show) what happened.