Der Zeuge
Example: Der Zeuge berichtete der Polizei von dem Unfall gestern.
Definition
"Der Zeuge" refers to a person who has observed an event or incident firsthand and provides an account or testimony about it, especially in journalism or legal contexts. For example, 'Der Zeuge berichtete der Polizei von dem Unfall gestern' means the witness reported the accident to the police yesterday.
Etymology
The word "der Zeuge" comes from the Old High German word 'zeug,' meaning 'sign' or 'evidence.' It evolved to refer to someone who provides evidence by witnessing an event. Did you know? The concept of a 'witness' is ancient, linked to the idea of someone bearing testimony, which is the root of the current meaning of "der Zeuge."
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"Der Zeuge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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