die Zeugenhinweise
Translation
witness tips, clues from witnesses, witness information
Examples
Die Polizei bittet um Zeugenhinweise.
The police are asking for witness tips.
Es gab viele Zeugenhinweise in dem Fall.
There were many clues from witnesses in the case.
Grammar Patterns
um ((et4)) bitten to ask for ((sth.)) Die Polizei bittet um Zeugenhinweise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Indizien (circumstantial evidence), Beweise (proof)
Etymology
A compound of 'Zeuge' (witness) + 'n' (linking element) + 'Hinweise' (clues, plural of Hinweis). Literally 'witness-clues'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Zeugen' (witnesses) + 'Hinweise' (hints). It's simply 'hints from witnesses'.