saksi
saksí with stress marks
witness; to testify
Usage Note
Saksi is used in both legal and informal contexts. In courtroom settings, a saksi provides sworn testimony; in everyday life, someone who sees an event unfold is also called a saksi. The word carries a moral weight, implying responsibility to speak the truth.
Examples
" Walang saksi sa krimen. "
Natural Translation
There was no witness to the crime.
Literal Translation
None witness to-the crime.
" Siya ang tanging saksi. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the only witness.
Literal Translation
He/She the only witness.
" Tanging si Aling Maria ang naging saksi sa nangyari, kaya siya ang tinawag upang magpatotoo sa hukuman. "
Natural Translation
Only Aling Maria became a witness to what happened, so she was the one called to testify in court.
Literal Translation
Only Aling Maria the became witness to-the happened, so she the called to testify in court.
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