madai

How to say it

Meaning

Statements that something is true, made without proof yet, or things people ask for as their right, such as pay or compensation.

Good to know

The plural of dai, which is rare. Kwa madai kwamba means on the grounds that, allegedly. Kesi ya madai is a civil case, as opposed to kesi ya jinai, a criminal case.

Examples

• Polisi wanachunguza madai ya rushwa.The police are investigating the bribery allegations.
• Walimu wamewasilisha madai yao ya mishahara.The teachers have submitted their pay claims.
• Alikanusha madai yote dhidi yake.He denied all the allegations against him.