Swahili
talaka
ta-LA-ka
How to say it
Swahilitalakata-LA-kasoon
Englishdivorcesoon
Frenchdivorcesoon
Meaning
the formal ending of a marriage, divorce.
Good to know
divorce, kumpa fulani talaka. grant someone a divorce
Examples
- Alimpa mkewe talaka baada ya miaka mitano ya ndoa.He granted his wife a divorce after five years of marriage.
- Kesi ya talaka ilisikilizwa mahakamani.The divorce case was heard in court.
- Watoto huteseka mara nyingi baada ya talaka ya wazazi wao.Children often suffer after their parents' divorce.
- Walikataa kupeana talaka licha ya matatizo yao.They refused to divorce despite their problems.
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