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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