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“witness” in German

German

AlsoZeugin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsɔɪ̯gə/

Example

Der Zeuge sagte die Wahrheit vor Gericht.

The witness told the truth in court.

Illustration for Zeuge (witness)

How to say “witness” in German

“Witness” in German is Zeuge.

A person in court recounting what was personally seen or experienced.

Full entry for Zeuge: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zeuge

Ein Zeuge filmte den Streit mit dem Handy.

A witness filmed the argument with a mobile phone.

Tips for using Zeuge

  • Zeuge is a weak masculine noun, so its plural and many singular forms are Zeugen, as in mit dem Zeugen.

Other German words for “witness”

Die Zeugin gab eine detaillierte Aussage.

The witness gave a detailed statement.

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