mshtaki
MSHTAH-kee
How to say it
SwahilimshtakiMSHTAH-kee
Englishplaintiff, accuser
Frenchplaignant, accusateur
Meaning
The person who brings a case against someone in court or accuses them of wrongdoing. The one accused is mshtakiwa.
Good to know
M/wa class: plural washtaki. From kushtaki, to sue or accuse; also spelled mshitaki. A public prosecutor is mwendesha mashtaka.
Examples
- Mshtaki aliiambia mahakama kwamba aliibiwa pikipiki yake.The plaintiff told the court that his motorcycle had been stolen.
- Hakimu alimtaka mshtaki kuleta mashahidi wake.The magistrate asked the plaintiff to bring his witnesses.
- Mshtaki na mshtakiwa walikubaliana kumaliza kesi nje ya mahakama.The plaintiff and the defendant agreed to settle the case out of court.
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