hearsay in German
hearsay in German is Hörensagen, Gerücht — hearsay means information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
hearsay in German
Hörensagen
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
Gerücht
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
Hörensagen
(law) Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.
What does "hearsay" mean?
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noun Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
"The rumor was just hearsay — nobody had actually seen it happen."
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noun In law, an out-of-court statement offered as evidence, generally not admissible because it cannot be cross-examined.
"The judge ruled the witness's statement inadmissible as hearsay."
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hearsay in a sentence
- The rumor was just hearsay — nobody had actually seen it happen.
- The judge ruled the witness's statement inadmissible as hearsay.
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What is "hearsay" in German?
"hearsay" in German is Hörensagen, Gerücht. hearsay means: Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
How do you use "hearsay" in a sentence?
Example: "The rumor was just hearsay — nobody had actually seen it happen." In German, "hearsay" is Hörensagen, Gerücht.
Are there other ways to say "hearsay" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hearsay": Hörensagen, Gerücht.
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