Swahili
washitakiwa
wah-shee-tah-KEE-wah
How to say it
Swahiliwashitakiwawah-shee-tah-KEE-wahsoon
Englishdefendantssoon
Frenchaccuséssoon
Meaning
People who have been accused of a crime and are facing trial; defendants.
Good to know
plural of mshitakiwa (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Washitakiwa walisimama mbele ya hakimu.The defendants stood before the magistrate.
- Je, washitakiwa wana wakili?Do the defendants have a lawyer?
- Washitakiwa hawakukiri kosa.The defendants did not admit guilt.
- Washitakiwa watahukumiwa wiki ijayo.The defendants will be sentenced next week.
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