Kilo Lingo

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masculine

temwɛ̃

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Translation

witness

Word origin

From Latin testimonium ('testimony, evidence'), from testis ('witness'). The same root gives testimony, testify and testament.

Origin
Latin
Root
testimonium
English cognates
testimony, testify, testament

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltémoins

Examples

l'.

There were several witnesses to the accident.

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The witness refused to speak to the police.

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She is a witness for the prosecution in this trial.

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The witness saw everything from his bedroom window.

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My best friend will be best man at my wedding in June.

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This word is part of lesson 15.