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Zeitzeugin

female eyewitness of an era

noun TSAIT-tsoi-gin Rare
Time Time Expressions

Usage Note

Zeitzeugin denotes a woman who personally witnessed a historical period and can give first-hand testimony. It is especially common in the context of World War II or the GDR era, and appears frequently in documentary journalism and oral history projects.

Examples

"Die Zeitzeugin berichtete den Schülern von ihren Erlebnissen im Zweiten Weltkrieg."

Natural Translation

The eyewitness told the pupils about her experiences in the Second World War.

Literal Translation

The time-witness reported to the pupils of her experiences in the Second World War.

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