getuige

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣəˈtœy̯.ɣə/

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• Hyphenation: ge‧tui‧ge
• Rhymes: -œy̯ɣə

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch getuge, from the verb getugen (modern getuigen).

Cognate with German Zeuge.

Noun

getuige m (plural getuigen, diminutive getuigetje n)

1. A witness, person who observed
2. A witness who testifies in a case

Derived terms

• getuigenbank
• getuigenverklaring
• kroongetuige
• ooggetuige
• trouwgetuige

Related terms

• getuigenis

Descendants

• Negerhollands: getuge, getiege
• → Sranan Tongo: kotoigi
  • → Saramaccan: kotóígima

Noun

getuige n (plural getuigen, diminutive getuigetje n)

1. A testimony.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. The prepositional sense may be seen as a fossilized use of the subjunctive, which is otherwise archaic.

Verb

getuige

1. (dated or formal) singular present subjunctive of getuigen

Preposition

getuige

1. as shown by, judging by, witness