bystander
word
Definition
A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident but is not directly involved, often just watching what happens.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in contexts with accidents, crimes, or public incidents. Neutral and formal. Frequently paired with 'innocent' or 'passive'. 'Bystander effect' refers to people's tendency not to help in emergencies when others are present.
Spanish: espectador - testigo presencialPortuguese (BR): espectador - pessoa que presenciaPortuguese (PT): espectador - pessoa que presenciaChinese (Simplified): 旁观者Chinese (Traditional): 旁觀者Hindi: दर्शक - मूकदर्शकArabic: شاهد عيان - متفرجBengali: দর্শক - পাশের মানুষRussian: очевидец - случайный свидетельJapanese: 傍観者Vietnamese: người đứng xem - người ngoài cuộcKorean: 방관자Turkish: seyirci - olay yerindeki kişiUrdu: تماشائی - راہ چلتا فردIndonesian: orang yang menyaksikan - orang yang lewat
Example Sentences
The bystander did not do anything during the accident.
basic
Many bystanders watched as the fire grew.
basic
The police asked a bystander for information.
basic
He was just an innocent bystander who got caught in the chaos.
natural
Sometimes being a bystander is harder than being involved.
natural
Did any bystanders see what happened here?
natural