kisheria
kee-sheh-REE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikisheriakee-sheh-REE-ah
Englishlegal; legally
Frenchjuridique, légal ; légalement
Meaning
Describes what has to do with the law or is done according to it.
Good to know
After a noun it comes with -a: hatua za kisheria, legal action; msaada wa kisheria, legal aid. After a verb it is an adverb, legally. It is sheria, law, with ki-.
Examples
- Familia imeamua kuchukua hatua za kisheria.The family has decided to take legal action.
- Chama hiki kinatoa msaada wa kisheria bure.This association gives free legal aid.
- Ndoa yao haijasajiliwa kisheria.Their marriage has not been legally registered.
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