No. 382 in German
zeugen
To testify or to procreate.
In a sentence
Er konnte dafür zeugen, dass sie unschuldig ist.
He could testify that she is innocent.
In this sentence, 'zeugen' is used in the form 'dafür zeugen' meaning 'to testify or provide evidence' in a figurative sense.
Sie planten, Leben zu zeugen.
They planned to conceive life.
Here, 'zeugen' means 'to procreate' or 'to bring into existence another life.'
Das Bild zeugt von großem Talent.
The painting demonstrates great talent.
In this context, 'zeugen von' describes the act of demonstrating or being a testament to something, in this case, talent.
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