быть свидетелем
Translation of быть свидетелем
witness
Russian word in Latin letters: byt svidetelem
Meaning of быть свидетелем
Своими глазами видеть, как происходит какое-то событие, например авария.
to see something happen with your own eyes, such as an accident
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Several people witnessed the accident.
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Несколько человек были свидетелями аварии.
Did you witness the fight?
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Ты был свидетелем драки?
быть свидетелем synonyms
What's the difference between быть свидетелем, видеть, очевидец, наблюдать, and свидетель
Noun 'eyewitness'; стать очевидцем = to witness
Advanced: broader words
Watch over time; мы наблюдаем = we are witnessing
The noun: a witness, a person who saw it
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быть свидетелем meaning: what does it mean?
to see something happen with your own eyes, such as an accident
быть свидетелем pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
быть свидетелем is pronounced as [ˈbɨtʲ svʲɪˈdʲetʲɪlʲəm]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
быть свидетелем definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Several people witnessed the accident. Translation: Несколько человек были свидетелями аварии.
Is быть свидетелем part of Legal Agreements and Compliance vocabulary?
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