Swahili
wastaki
wah-STAH-kee
How to say it
Swahiliwastakiwah-STAH-keesoon
Englishplaintiffssoon
Frenchplaignantssoon
Meaning
Plaintiffs or accusers, people who bring a legal case against another.
Good to know
plural of mstaki (m-/wa- class); variant of mshitaki.
Examples
- Wastaki waliwasilisha malalamiko mahakamani.The plaintiffs filed complaints in court.
- Je, wastaki wamepata wakili?Have the plaintiffs found a lawyer?
- Wastaki hawakuridhika na uamuzi.The plaintiffs were not satisfied with the ruling.
- Wastaki watarudi mahakamani wiki ijayo.The plaintiffs will return to court next week.
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