mtuhumiwa
mtoo-hoo-MEE-wah
How to say it
Swahilimtuhumiwamtoo-hoo-MEE-wah
Englishsuspect, accused person
Frenchsuspect, accusé
Meaning
A person whom the police or a court believe may have committed a crime, before the case is decided.
Good to know
Plural watuhumiwa, from kutuhumu, to accuse or suspect. In court language the accused is also mshtakiwa once charged.
Examples
- Polisi wamemkamata mtuhumiwa wa wizi huo.The police have arrested the suspect in the theft.
- Mtuhumiwa alifikishwa mahakamani jana.The accused was brought to court yesterday.
- Watuhumiwa watatu waliachiliwa kwa dhamana.Three suspects were released on bail.
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