Terminologies in Somali Language translated to English

Judge = garsoore
Jury = xeer-beegti
Law = xeer
Lawyer = qareen
Suspect = eedeysane
Criminal = dambiile
Indictment = dacwayn
Allegation = eedeyn
Conviction = dambi-ku-helid
Acquittal = dambi-ku-waayid
Prosecution = dacwa-ku-oogid
Testimony = marqaati
Procedure = habraac
Appeal = racfaan
Bail = dammiin
Life sentence = xabsi daa’in
Case file = gal-dacwadeed
Judicial review = dib-u-eegis garsoor
Verdict = xukun
Complaint = cabasho
Grievance = wax-tabasho
Victim = dhibbane

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Thank you for sharing, Abdi! :star2:

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