Kirundi
ishema
ee-SHEH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiishemaee-SHEH-mahsoon
Englishhonor, pridesoon
Frenchhonneur, majestésoon
Meaning
a feeling or expression of dignity, honor, and pride.
Good to know
noun, class 5/6.
Examples
- Ishema ry'igihugu ni rikomeye.The nation's honor matters greatly.
- Turishima ku bijanye n'igihugu cacu.We take pride in our country.
- Azozana n'ishema mu murwa mukuru.He will come with pride to the capital.
- Ntagira ishema ryo kwikorera kandi akaba mubi.He has no honor in acting alone while doing wrong.
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