Saksihan (en. Witness)

/saksihan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is present to witness or see an event.
He is the primary witness of the incident on the road.
Siya ang pangunahing saksihan ng insidente sa kalsada.
A place or situation where an event occurred.
The church was the witness of their wedding.
Ang simbahan ay naging saksihan ng kanilang kasal.
An object or event that serves as proof or evidence in a situation.
The letter serves as a witness to their agreement.
Ang sulat ay nagsisilbing saksihan ng kanilang kasunduan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'saksi' meaning 'witness' and the suffix '-an' indicating a place or entity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a witness
to see or experience an event.
maging saksihan

Related Words

witness
A person who provides testimony or evidence.
saksi
testify
A person who is there and can recount an event.
testigo

Slang Meanings

to see or witness an important event
I'm so happy to have witnessed their wedding!
Sobrang saya ko na saksihan ang kanilang kasal!
to be present to experience something firsthand
You should witness how good he is at dancing!
Saksihan mo ang galing niya sa pagsasayaw!