Swahili
jinai
jee-NAH-ee
How to say it
Swahilijinaijee-NAH-eesoon
Englishcrimesoon
Frenchcrimesoon
Meaning
a crime, a serious criminal offense.
Good to know
used especially in legal contexts, e.g. kesi ya jinai, a criminal case.
Examples
- Alishtakiwa kwa kosa la jinai.He was charged with a criminal offense.
- Kesi ya jinai ilisikilizwa mahakama kuu.The criminal case was heard at the high court.
- Je, jinai hilo lina adhabu gani?What is the penalty for that crime?
- Polisi walichunguza tukio la jinai lililotokea usiku.Police investigated the crime that occurred at night.
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