shtaka
SHTAH-kah
How to say it
SwahilishtakaSHTAH-kah
Englishcharge (criminal), accusation
Frenchchef d’accusation, inculpation
Meaning
A formal accusation in court that a person has committed a crime.
Good to know
Plural mashtaka, which also means prosecution or a court case. Kufunguliwa mashtaka is to be charged, and mshtakiwa is the accused.
Examples
- Shtaka la kwanza ni wizi wa gari.The first charge is car theft.
- Mshtakiwa alikana shtaka hilo mahakamani.The accused denied that charge in court.
- Polisi walimfungulia mashtaka matatu.The police brought three charges against him.
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