Swahili
jeraka
jeh-RAH-kah
How to say it
Swahilijerakajeh-RAH-kahsoon
Englishpetition, requestsoon
Frenchrequête, pétitionsoon
Meaning
a formal request or petition; a variant of jera (rare, archaic).
Good to know
rare and archaic; largely obsolete in modern usage.
Examples
- Kijiji kiliandika jeraka kwa serikali.The village wrote a petition to the government.
- Je, jeraka hilo lilifika mahakamani?Did that petition reach the court?
- Hawakupokea jibu la jeraka lao.They received no reply to their petition.
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