Swahili
shitaka
shi-TA-ka
How to say it
Swahilishitakashi-TA-kasoon
Englishaccusationsoon
Frenchaccusationsoon
Meaning
an accusation, charge, or lawsuit, a legal term.
Good to know
charges
Examples
- Alifunguliwa shitaka la wizi.A charge of theft was filed against him.
- Wakili alisoma shitaka mahakamani.The lawyer read out the charge in court.
- Je, shitaka hili litatolewa lini?When will this charge be brought?
- Hawakufungua shitaka lolote dhidi yake.They did not file any charge against him.
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