Swahili
mtekaji
m-te-KA-ji
How to say it
Swahilimtekajim-te-KA-jisoon
Englishcaptorsoon
Frenchravisseursoon
Meaning
one who takes or seizes something by force, such as a hijacker or captor.
Good to know
from -teka, to capture or seize; compare 'mateka' (captives).
Examples
- Mtekaji alishikiliwa na jeshi la polisi.The hijacker was held by the police force.
- Mtekaji alidai fidia kubwa.The captor demanded a large ransom.
- Je, mtekaji ameachiliwa?Has the captor been released?
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