indimi

Swahili

mdaiwa

m-da-I-wa

How to say it

Swahilimdaiwam-da-I-wasoon
Englishdebtorsoon
Frenchdébiteursoon

Meaning

a person who owes money, a debtor; or a defendant in a legal case.

Good to know

opposite of mdai.

Examples

  • Mdaiwa hakuweza kulipa deni lake.The debtor couldn't pay his debt.
  • Je, mdaiwa atafika mahakamani?Will the defendant appear in court?
  • Sikuwa mdaiwa wa mtu yeyote.I wasn't in debt to anyone.
  • Mdaiwa atalipa kesho.The debtor will pay tomorrow.

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