English–German
“witness to history” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tˌt͡sɔʏ̯gə/
Example
Wir haben gestern einen Zeitzeugen getroffen.
Yesterday, we met a witness to history.
How to say “witness to history” in German
“Witness to history” in German is Zeitzeuge.
A person who personally lived through a significant period or event and can describe it from memory.
Example sentences with Zeitzeuge
Der Forscher zitierte einen Zeitzeugen in seinem Vortrag.
The researcher cited a contemporary witness in his lecture.
Tips for using Zeitzeuge
- Zeitzeuge is a masculine weak noun: the plural and most singular oblique forms are Zeitzeugen, while the feminine form is Zeitzeugin.