Witness in Tagalog

“Witness” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “saksi”, “testigo”, or “saksihan”, depending on whether it’s used as a noun or verb. These terms refer to someone who sees an event or provides testimony. Explore the complete usage and examples of this important legal and everyday term below!

[Words] = Witness

[Definition]:

• Witness /ˈwɪtnəs/
• Noun: A person who sees an event happen; a person who gives testimony in court
• Verb: To see an event happen; to be present at an event; to give or serve as evidence

[Synonyms] = Saksi, Testigo, Saksihan, Masdan, Makilahok

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The witness testified in court about what she saw that night.
• Ex1_PH: Ang saksi ay tumestigo sa korte tungkol sa nakita niya noong gabing iyon.
• Ex2_EN: I need someone to witness my signature on this document.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan ko ng tao na saksihan ang aking pirma sa dokumentong ito.
• Ex3_EN: They were the only witnesses to the accident.
• Ex3_PH: Sila lang ang mga saksi sa aksidente.
• Ex4_EN: We witnessed a beautiful sunset at the beach yesterday.
• Ex4_PH: Nasaksihan namin ang magandang paglubog ng araw sa dalampasigan kahapon.
• Ex5_EN: The police are looking for witnesses who saw the crime.
• Ex5_PH: Naghahanap ang pulis ng mga testigo na nakakita ng krimen.