Swahili
mdai
m-DA-i
How to say it
Swahilimdaim-DA-isoon
Englishcreditorsoon
Frenchcréanciersoon
Meaning
a person to whom money is owed, a creditor; or one who brings a legal claim.
Good to know
from -dai (to claim, demand); pairs with mdaiwa (debtor).
Examples
- Mdai alidai deni lake kwa muda mrefu.The creditor demanded his debt for a long time.
- Je, mdai amekuja leo?Has the creditor come today?
- Hakuwa mdai halali.He wasn't a legitimate claimant.
- Wadai watakusanyika mahakamani wiki ijayo.The creditors will gather in court next week.
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