Der Zeuge
Example: Der Zeuge gab eine wichtige Aussage im Vorstellungsgespräch.
Definition
"Der Zeuge" refers to a person who provides testimony or evidence during an event or process, such as an interview or investigation. In HR contexts, a "Zeuge" may be someone who gives an important statement during a job interview or workplace inquiry.
Etymology
The word "der Zeuge" comes from the Old High German 'zeug', meaning 'sign' or 'evidence'. Over time, it evolved to mean a person who attests to facts or events. Did you know that "Zeuge" shares roots with the English word 'witness'? Both relate to seeing or testifying to something.
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"Der Zeuge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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