Kinyarwanda
ishema
i-SHE-ma
How to say it
Kinyarwandaishemai-SHE-masoon
Englishhonorsoon
Frenchhonneursoon
Meaning
a feeling or expression of dignity, honor, and pride.
Good to know
honor, majesty
Examples
- Afite ishema ryo kuba Umunyarwanda.He has pride in being Rwandan.
- Ishema ry'igihugu ryagaragaye ku munsi w'umuryango.The nation's dignity was displayed on the day of unity.
- Ese ufite ishema ry'akazi kawe?Do you take pride in your work?
- Nta shema afite ku byo yakoze, yabikoze mu bwoba.He has no pride in what he did, he did it out of fear.
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