witness stand
der Zeugenstand
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witness stand
The place in a courtroom where a witness stands or sits during questioning and gives their testimony.
Die Zeugin nahm im Zeugenstand Platz und beantwortete die Fragen des Richters.
The witness took a seat on the witness stand and answered the judge's questions.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Zeugenstandes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Zeugenstand | – |
| accusative | den Zeugenstand | – |
| dative | dem Zeugenstand | – |
| genitive | des Zeugenstandes des Zeugenstands | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zeugenstand' (witness stand) is made up of 'Zeuge' (witness) and 'Stand' (stand). In the compound, the first component appears as 'Zeugen-'; together, the word refers to a specific place in the courtroom.
Der Angeklagte beobachtete den Mann aufmerksam, als dieser im Zeugenstand saß.
The defendant watched the man closely as he sat on the witness stand.
'Zeugenstand' (witness stand) is often used with verbs from the courtroom context: someone 'nimmt im Zeugenstand Platz' (takes a seat on the witness stand), 'sitzt im Zeugenstand' (sits on the witness stand), or 'wird in den Zeugenstand gerufen' (is called to the witness stand). 'Im Zeugenstand aussagen' (to testify on the witness stand) is also a fixed collocation.
Die Staatsanwältin stellte der Frau mehrere Fragen, während sie im Zeugenstand aussagte.
The prosecutor asked the woman several questions while she was testifying on the witness stand.
'Im Zeugenstand' (on the witness stand) is usually used for the location where testimony is given. When movement toward or being called into this area is emphasized, 'in den Zeugenstand' (to the witness stand) is used.
Der Zeuge blieb während der gesamten Vernehmung im Zeugenstand.
The witness remained on the witness stand throughout the entire questioning.
Das Gericht rief den Sachverständigen in den Zeugenstand.
The court called the expert to the witness stand.
