Swahili
mdaawa
m-da-A-wa
How to say it
Swahilimdaawam-da-A-wasoon
Englishplaintiffsoon
Frenchplaignantsoon
Meaning
the plaintiff in a legal case, the person who brings a claim.
Good to know
legal term; opposite of mdaiwa (defendant).
Examples
- Mdaawa aliwasilisha ushahidi wake mahakamani.The plaintiff presented his evidence in court.
- Je, mdaawa yupo leo mahakamani?Is the plaintiff present in court today?
- Hakim hakumpa mdaawa haki yake.The judge didn't grant the plaintiff his right.
- Mdaawa atashinda kesi hii.The plaintiff will win this case.
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