mlalamikaji
mlah-lah-mee-KAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimlalamikajimlah-lah-mee-KAH-jee
Englishcomplainant, plaintiff
Frenchplaignant, demandeur
Meaning
The person who makes a complaint to the police or brings a case to court against someone else.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural walalamikaji, from kulalamika, to complain. In court it is opposed to mshtakiwa, the accused, and mdaiwa, the defendant.
Examples
- Mlalamikaji alieleza jinsi alivyoibiwa.The complainant explained how he was robbed.
- Mahakama iliamuru mlalamikaji alipwe fidia.The court ordered that the plaintiff be paid compensation.
- Walalamikaji walifika kituoni kutoa maelezo.The complainants came to the station to give statements.
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