Testiguhan (en. Witness)
/te-sti-gu-han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides information or testimony related to an event or occurrence in a court of law.
A witness is needed to prove the truth in the trial.
Kailangan ng testiguhan upang patunayan ang katotohanan sa paglilitis.
A person who was present at an event and is aware of its details.
The witness saw all the events of the accident.
Ang testiguhan ay nakakita ng lahat ng mga pangyayari sa aksidente.
Etymology
from the word 'testigo' meaning 'witness' or 'attendant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
witness statement
A statement given by a witness in court.
testiguhang pahayag
Related Words
witness
A person who saw or knows about an event and gives testimony.
testigo
Slang Meanings
a person who remains loyal despite being left multiple times, always there when needed
He is my testiguhan, even though a lot of bad things have happened between us.
Siya na ang testiguhan ko, kahit ang dami nang nangyaring masama sa amin.
a unique connection or bond that is hard to explain
We have a testiguhan that seems like nothing can ruin our relationship.
May testiguhan kami na parang walang ibang makakasira sa relasyon namin.
a strong support from a friend
During my problems, he is the testiguhan I always lean on.
Sa mga problema ko, siya ang testiguhan na lagi kong sandalan.