De getuige
Example: De getuige vertelde alles wat hij had gezien tijdens het ongeluk.
Definition
"De getuige" refers to a witness, someone who sees an event occur and can provide a firsthand account. In the context of human resources or legal situations, a "de getuige" is crucial for giving an accurate description of incidents or behaviors observed.
Etymology
The term "de getuige" comes from the Dutch language, where 'getuige' originates from the Middle Dutch word 'getuic', which is related to the act of testifying or bearing witness. Did you know? The root is connected to the Latin 'testis,' meaning witness, highlighting the long-standing importance of testimony in law and society.
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"De getuige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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