Swahili
kiraia
kee-rah-EE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikiraiakee-rah-EE-ahsoon
Englishas a citizensoon
Frenchen citoyensoon
Meaning
in the manner of an ordinary citizen; also, relating to civilian or civic life as opposed to military life.
Good to know
'Haki za kiraia' means civil rights; 'fanya kiraia' means to behave as a citizen.
Examples
- Askari mstaafu sasa anaishi kiraia.The retired soldier now lives as an ordinary civilian.
- Haki za kiraia zinalindwa na katiba.Civil rights are protected by the constitution.
- Je, unafanya kazi ya kijeshi au kiraia?Do you do military work or civilian work?
- Watoto wanafundishwa kuishi kiraia shuleni.Children are taught to behave as good citizens in school.
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