De getuige
Example: De getuige vertelde de politie wat hij had gezien bij het ongeluk.
Definition
"De getuige" refers to a person who has seen an event, especially an accident or crime, and can provide an account of what happened. In journalism, a "getuige" is crucial for offering firsthand information or testimony about an incident.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de getuige" originates from the Middle Dutch term 'getuige,' which comes from the Old Dutch 'getuog' meaning 'witness.' It is related to the verb 'getuigen,' meaning 'to testify.' Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'testify,' both deriving from Latin 'testis,' meaning 'witness.'
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"De getuige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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