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Zeugen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zeugen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to produce", "to engender" or "to generate".
Essential properties of "zeugen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zeugen
- Simple past: zeugte
- Participle: gezeugt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "zeugen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To produce or engender (biologically/creatively)"
- Definition: "To produce or engender, especially in a biological or creative context."
- Translation(s): to produce, to engender, to generate, to beget
- Synonym(s): erzeugen, hervorbringen
- Antonym(s): verhindern, zerstören
- Related word(s): Zeugung, Erzeugung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Künstler kann mit seinen Werken Emotionen zeugen.
- In der Natur zeugen viele Tiere Nachwuchs.
- Ein gutes Buch kann Interesse und Neugier zeugen.
2.) "To testify or bear witness (legally)"
- Definition: "To testify or bear witness to something, especially in a legal context."
- Translation(s): to testify, to bear witness, to witness
- Synonym(s): bezeugen, aussagen
- Antonym(s): verschweigen, verbergen
- Related word(s): Zeugnis, Zeuge
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Zeuge wird vor Gericht zeugen.
- Sie zeugen von den Ereignissen der Nacht.
- Er kann für seine Unschuld zeugen.