意味
To see an event happen.
文化的背景
In Norway, being a witness is tied to the concept of 'borgerplikt' (civic duty). If you witness a crime, it is socially expected that you come forward. The Norwegian court system uses 'vitnestøtte' (witness support) to help people who have been 'vitne til' traumatic events feel safe while testifying. The term 'tidsvitne' (time-witness) is used specifically for survivors of WWII or other major historical traumas who share their stories. In modern digital culture, 'å være vitne til' is used ironically to describe witnessing 'cringe' or viral drama online.
The 'At' Clause
If you want to describe an action you witnessed, use 'til at' followed by a full sentence. 'Jeg var vitne til at han løp'.
Don't over-formalize
If you just saw your friend buy a soda, just use 'så'. Using 'være vitne til' makes you sound like a police officer.
意味
To see an event happen.
The 'At' Clause
If you want to describe an action you witnessed, use 'til at' followed by a full sentence. 'Jeg var vitne til at han løp'.
Don't over-formalize
If you just saw your friend buy a soda, just use 'så'. Using 'være vitne til' makes you sound like a police officer.
Wedding Witnesses
In Norway, the people who sign the marriage license are called 'forlovere', but they are also 'vitner til vielsen'.
自分をテスト
Fyll inn riktig preposisjon.
Han var vitne ___ den store brannen i 1924.
Uttrykket er 'å være vitne til'.
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig i en nyhetsreportasje?
Velg det beste alternativet:
'Være vitne til' er den korrekte formelle formen for nyhetsrapportering.
Match uttrykket med riktig betydning.
Koble sammen:
Disse uttrykkene er like, men har ulike bruksområder.
Fullfør dialogen med riktig form av uttrykket.
A: Så du hva som skjedde i krysset? B: Ja, jeg ___ ___ ___ at syklisten falt.
Vi bruker preteritum 'var' fordi hendelsen skjedde i fortiden.
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4 問題Han var vitne ___ den store brannen i 1924.
Uttrykket er 'å være vitne til'.
Velg det beste alternativet:
'Være vitne til' er den korrekte formelle formen for nyhetsrapportering.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
Disse uttrykkene er like, men har ulike bruksområder.
A: Så du hva som skjedde i krysset? B: Ja, jeg ___ ___ ___ at syklisten falt.
Vi bruker preteritum 'var' fordi hendelsen skjedde i fortiden.
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よくある質問
10 問No, this is a common error. In Norwegian, you are always a witness 'til' something.
Not at all! You can be vitne til a wedding, a birth, or a great sports achievement.
'Vitne' is the general term. 'Øyenvitne' (eyewitness) emphasizes that you saw it with your own eyes.
You say 'De var vitner til hendelsen'. Note that 'vitne' becomes 'vitner'.
No, that would be 'å se på en film'. 'Være vitne til' implies being present at a real-life event.
Yes, to describe observing market trends or company changes formally.
It means 'to indicate'. For example, 'Søvnløsheten vitner om stress' (The insomnia indicates stress).
Only if you are being dramatic or telling a serious story. Otherwise, it's too formal.
No, it can be used in any tense, but past and present perfect are most common.
'Bevitne' is a more formal verb often used for official verification.
関連フレーズ
å vitne om
similarTo indicate or bear witness to something (abstract).
å overvære
synonymTo attend or be present at an event.
et øyenvitne
specialized formAn eyewitness.
å se på
similarTo look at.
