mtunga sheria
MTOO-ngah sheh-REE-ah
How to say it
Swahilimtunga sheriaMTOO-ngah sheh-REE-ah
Englishlegislator, lawmaker
Frenchlégislateur
Meaning
A person who makes laws, especially a member of a parliament or a legislative assembly.
Good to know
Plural watunga sheria. Built from mtunga, one who composes, and sheria, law. Mbunge is the everyday word for a member of parliament.
Examples
- Mtunga sheria huyo aliwasilisha muswada mpya bungeni.That lawmaker tabled a new bill in parliament.
- Kila mtunga sheria anapaswa kuwatumikia wananchi wake.Every legislator should serve his people.
- Mtunga sheria mmoja alipinga ongezeko la kodi.One lawmaker opposed the tax increase.
The same word in
Not yet checked by a native speaker.