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witnesses

/ˈwɪtnəsɪz/

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noun

Zeugen, Beweise

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

Examples :

"She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

Sie kann Zeugnis ablegen, da sie damals dabei war.

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noun

Zeugen

One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.

Examples :

"As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that."

Als Zeuge des Ereignisses kann ich bestätigen, dass er das wirklich gesagt hat.

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noun

Zeugen

Someone called to give evidence in a court.

Examples :

"The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible."

Der Zeuge der Anklage schien nicht sehr glaubwürdig zu sein.

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noun

Zeugen

One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.

Examples :

"The bridesmaid and best man at a wedding typically serve as the witnesses."

Die Brautjungfer und der Trauzeuge bei einer Hochzeit dienen typischerweise als Zeugen.

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noun

Beweis, Zeugnis

Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.

Examples :

"The empty pizza box and crumbs were witnesses to my late-night snack. "

Die leere Pizzaschachtel und die Krümel waren ein Beweis für meinen Mitternachtssnack.

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verb

Bezeugen, beweisen

To furnish proof of, to show.

Examples :

"The fingerprints on the window witnessed the break-in. "

Die Fingerabdrücke auf dem Fenster bezeugten den Einbruch.

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verb

Bezeugen, bestätigen

To take as evidence.

Examples :

"The lawyer will witness the signature on the contract to ensure its authenticity. "

Der Anwalt wird die Unterschrift auf dem Vertrag bezeugen, um ihre Echtheit zu gewährleisten.

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verb

Erleben, mitbekommen

To see or gain knowledge of through experience.

Examples :

"He witnessed the accident."

Er hat den Unfall mitbekommen.

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verb

Zeugnis ablegen, bezeugen

(construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.

Examples :

"After his conversion, John felt called to witness to his classmates, sharing his newfound faith with them during lunch breaks. "

Nach seiner Bekehrung fühlte sich John berufen, seinen Klassenkameraden Zeugnis abzulegen und ihnen in den Pausen seinen neu gefundenen Glauben mitzuteilen.

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verb

Bezeugen, unterschreiben

To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity.

Examples :

"to witness a bond or a deed"

eine Anleihe oder eine Urkunde bezeugen