getuigenis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch getugenisse, from getugen (“to bear witness”) + -nisse (modern getuigen +‎ -nis). Compare German Zeugnis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣəˈtœy̯.ɣəˌnɪs/

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• Hyphenation: ge‧tui‧ge‧nis

Noun

getuigenis f or n (plural getuigenissen, diminutive getuigenisje n)

1. A testimony: declaration/statement serving to bear evidence or proof in an inquiry and/or trial
2. hence also other proof

   Bloedige striemen en andere wonden strekten tot getuigenis dat Romeinse slaven enkel onder foltering getuigenis konden afleggen

   Bloody stripes and other wounds bore witness that Roman slaves could only give testimony under torture

Descendants

• Negerhollands: getugenis, getiegnis