mahabusu

How to say it

Meaning

A place where people accused of a crime are held while their case is heard, and also the people held there before trial.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Kuwekwa mahabusu is to be remanded in custody; gari la mahabusu is the prison van. A convicted prisoner is mfungwa.

Examples

• Mtuhumiwa alirudishwa mahabusu hadi kesi itakaposikilizwa.The suspect was returned to remand until the case is heard.
• Magereza yamejaa mahabusu wanaosubiri kesi zao.The prisons are full of detainees awaiting trial.
• Alikaa mahabusu kwa miezi sita bila dhamana.He spent six months in custody without bail.