Swahili
mahakma
mah-HAHK-mah
How to say it
Swahilimahakmamah-HAHK-mahsoon
Englishcourtsoon
Frenchcour, tribunalsoon
Meaning
a court, a place where legal judgments and trials are conducted.
Good to know
a variant form related to mahakama, court; used for the place where legal cases are heard.
Examples
- Kesi yake itasikilizwa mahakma wiki ijayo.His case will be heard in court next week.
- Je, mahakma iko wapi mjini?Where is the court in town?
- Hawakwenda mahakma leo.They did not go to court today.
- Waamuzi watatoa hukumu mahakmani kesho.The judges will deliver the verdict in court tomorrow.
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