This is the 612th most frequent Norwegian word.
vitne
"Witness."
Here, "vitne" is used as a noun meaning "witness" referring to a person who sees an event.
Jeg er et vitne til den ulykka.
I am a witness to the accident.
In this context, "vitne" is used as a verb meaning "to testify" in a trial or formal setting.
Jeg skal vitne i rettssaken neste uke.
I will testify in the trial next week.
Here, "vitner" is used as a verb meaning "to bear witness or signify" and is used figuratively to describe evidence of something.