Saksi (en. Witness)
/ˈsak.si/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who possesses knowledge about an event, typically used in legal contexts.
The witness was called to court to provide testimony.
Ang saksi ay tinatawag sa hukuman upang magbigay ng patotoo.
A person who saw or heard an event.
There were witnesses to the incident who provided their statements.
May mga saksi sa insidente na nagbigay ng kanilang mga pahayag.
A person who provides evidence to an argument or observation.
He was a witness to the changes that occurred in his community.
Naging saksi siya sa mga pagbabagong naganap sa kanyang komunidad.
Etymology
From the root word 'saksi' meaning observer or witness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a witness
to be part of an event or situation as an observer.
maging saksi
Related Words
evidence
An evidence or reason to confirm the truth of something.
patunay
court
An institution that delivers justice and decides on legal cases.
hukuman
Slang Meanings
A person who provides information to others, like gossip
The witnesses at school, even if they didn’t see anything, still talk.
Ang mga saksi sa eskwelahan, miski wala silang nakita, nagsasalita pa rin.
A companion or partner in a situation
I need a witness for the match to make it more fun.
Kailangan ko ng saksi sa laban para mas masaya.
A witness with some knowledge or skill in a matter
I'm just a witness to what happened, but I have an idea.
Saksi lang ako sa nangyari, pero may idea ako.