korti
KOH-rtee
How to say it
SwahilikortiKOH-rtee
Englishcourt (of law)
Frenchtribunal
Meaning
A court of law where judges hear cases and give rulings. It is a loan from English used mostly in Kenyan news; Tanzania and formal Swahili say mahakama.
Good to know
N class noun, plural also korti; kortini means in court: kufikishwa kortini, to be brought to court. The judge is jaji or hakimu.
Examples
- Mshukiwa atafikishwa kortini kesho.The suspect will be brought to court tomorrow.
- Korti iliamua kwamba mkataba huo ni halali.The court ruled that the contract is valid.
- Kesi yake bado iko katika korti ya Milimani.His case is still in the Milimani court.
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