Swahili
mshtaka
m-SHTAH-kah
How to say it
Swahilimshtakam-SHTAH-kahsoon
Englishcomplaintsoon
Frenchplainte, murmuresoon
Meaning
a formal complaint, accusation, or charge brought against someone, especially in a legal context.
Good to know
complaint, accusation, charge
Examples
- Mshtaka uliwasilishwa mahakamani.The charge was filed in court.
- Je, mshtaka huu ni wa kweli?Is this accusation true?
- Alikana mshtaka wote uliowekwa dhidi yake.He denied all the charges brought against him.
- Mshtaka ulifutwa kwa kukosa ushahidi.The charge was dropped for lack of evidence.
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