ushahidi
oo-shah-HEE-dee
How to say it
Swahiliushahidioo-shah-HEE-deesoon
Englishevidence, proof; testimonysoon
Frenchpreuve ; témoignagesoon
Meaning
Facts, objects or statements that show whether something is true, especially what is presented in a court.
Good to know
A noun of the u- class with no plural. Kutoa ushahidi is to give evidence or testify, and shahidi is a witness; the verb is kushuhudia.
Examples
- Polisi hawana ushahidi wa kutosha dhidi yake.The police do not have enough evidence against him.
- Shahidi wa tatu alitoa ushahidi wake jana.The third witness gave his testimony yesterday.
- Picha hizi ni ushahidi kwamba alikuwepo.These photos are proof that he was there.
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