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Swahili

hakimu

hah-KEE-moo

How to say it

Swahilihakimuhah-KEE-moosoon
Englishjudgesoon
Frenchjugesoon

Meaning

a judge, or (rarely) a leader or chief.

Good to know

judge; rare leader, chief

Examples

  • Hakimu alitoa uamuzi wake mahakamani.The judge gave his ruling in court.
  • Mshtakiwa alisimama mbele ya hakimu.The defendant stood before the judge.
  • Je, hakimu ataamua lini kesi hii?When will the judge decide this case?

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