De ooggetuige
Example: De ooggetuige beschreef nauwkeurig wat hij tijdens de revolutie zag.
Definition
"De ooggetuige" refers to a person who directly witnesses an event and provides a firsthand account of what happened. For example, a witness accurately describing what they saw during a revolution is considered "de ooggetuige."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ooggetuige" combines "oog," meaning 'eye,' and "getuige," meaning 'witness.' It literally translates to 'eye witness,' highlighting that the person has seen the event themselves. Did you know this term is closely related to the English word 'eyewitness,' sharing a similar construction and meaning?
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"De ooggetuige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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