This is the 17588th most frequent Turkish word.
şahit
Witness.
In this sentence, 'şahit' is used as a noun meaning 'witness'.
Kazada şahit gördüklerini anlattı.
The witness described what they saw in the accident.
Here, 'şahit' is used as a verb stem in the phrase 'şahit oldum', meaning 'witnessed' (to witness), describing the action.
Önemli bir toplantıya şahit oldum.
I witnessed an important meeting.
In this example, 'şahit' refers to a participant or observer who testifies about an event or occurrence.