mshitakiwa

How to say it

Meaning

a person who has been accused of a crime and is facing trial; a defendant.

Good to know

From -shitaki (to accuse, to sue); used in legal contexts for the accused party in court.

Examples

• Mshitakiwa alisimama mbele ya hakimu.The defendant stood before the judge.
• Je, mshitakiwa amekiri kosa lake?Has the defendant admitted his offense?
• Hakuwa mshitakiwa pekee kesi hiyo.He was not the only defendant in that case.
• Mshitakiwa atahukumiwa wiki ijayo.The defendant will be sentenced next week.