malalamiko

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Meaning

Statements that something is wrong or unfair, made by people who want it put right, often to an authority.

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Used in the plural; the verb is kulalamika, to complain, and a complainant is mlalamikaji. Kuwasilisha malalamiko is to lodge complaints.

Examples

• Wakazi waliwasilisha malalamiko yao kwa mkuu wa wilaya.The residents lodged their complaints with the district commissioner.
• Kuna malalamiko mengi kuhusu bei ya umeme.There are many complaints about the price of electricity.
• Malalamiko ya wafanyakazi yatashughulikiwa haraka.The workers' grievances will be dealt with quickly.

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