kesi
KEH-see
How to say it
SwahilikesiKEH-see
Englishcase (in court), lawsuit
Frenchaffaire, procèsah-FAIR, proh-SEH
Meaning
A matter brought before a court for a judge to decide, such as a crime or a dispute between people.
Good to know
Plural also kesi. Kufungua kesi is to file a case, kusikiliza kesi to hear it and kuahirisha kesi to adjourn it; kushinda kesi means to win a case.
Examples
- Kesi yake itasikilizwa mwezi ujao.His case will be heard next month.
- Alifungua kesi dhidi ya kampuni hiyo.She filed a lawsuit against that company.
- Hakimu aliahirisha kesi hadi Ijumaa.The magistrate adjourned the case until Friday.
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