saksihan
saksihán with stress marks
to witness [it]
From root: saksi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinaksihan
si-nak-si-HAN
witnessed
Present (Incomplete)
sinasaksihan
si-na-sak-si-HAN
is being witnessed
Future (Contemplated)
sasaksihan
sa-sak-si-HAN
will be witnessed
Usage Note
Saksihan is the locative-focus -an form of saksi, placing the event or scene being witnessed as the sentence topic. It carries a sense of communal witnessing suited to weddings, historical moments, and solemn occasions, alongside its use in legal testimony contexts.
Examples
" Gusto naming saksihan ang laro. "
Natural Translation
We want to witness the game.
Literal Translation
Want we to-witness the game.
" Maraming tao ang gustong saksihan ang laro bukas. "
Natural Translation
Many people want to witness the game tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Many people the want to witness the game tomorrow.
" Dumagsa ang mga tao sa plasa upang saksihan ang kasal ng dalawang kilalang artista kahapon ng hapon. "
Natural Translation
People flocked to the plaza to witness the wedding of the two famous celebrities yesterday afternoon.
Literal Translation
Flocked the people to-the plaza to witness the wedding of the two famous celebrities yesterday of afternoon.
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