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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