hadhi

How to say it

Meaning

respect, honor, or social standing, and by extension a title bestowed as a mark of honor.

Good to know

Appears in hadhi ya heshima, 'an honorary title'.

Examples

• Mzee huyo ana hadhi kubwa kijijini.That elder has great standing in the village.
• Alipewa hadhi ya heshima na chuo kikuu.He was given an honorary title by the university.
• Kupoteza hadhi ni jambo baya kwa kiongozi.Losing one's standing is a bad thing for a leader.
• Je, cheo hiki kinaleta hadhi gani?What standing does this position bring?

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