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kushtakiwa

koo-shtah-KEE-wah

How to say it

Swahilikushtakiwakoo-shtah-KEE-wah
Englishto be charged, to be sued
Frenchêtre poursuivi, être inculpé

to be charged, to be sued

Form of kushtaki (to sue, to take to court; to accuse, to report)

passive of kushtaki: to be charged, to be sued

Examples

  • Watuhumiwa watatu walishtakiwa kwa wizi wa mifugo.Three suspects were charged with stealing livestock.

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