haiba
hah-EE-bah
How to say it
Swahilihaibahah-EE-bahsoon
Englishcharisma, charm, presence; dignitysoon
Frenchcharisme, charme, prestance; dignitésoon
Meaning
A quality that makes a person attractive and respected by others, such as a leader's presence or a mother's dignity, and also personality.
Good to know
N class noun, the plural is also haiba: kuwa na haiba, to have charisma; kudhalilisha haiba ya mtu, to hurt someone's dignity. The spelling heba points here.
Examples
- Kiongozi huyu ana haiba inayowavutia vijana.This leader has a charisma that attracts young people.
- Usimdhalilishe mtu na kuharibu haiba yake.Do not humiliate a person and damage his dignity.
- Mwalimu wetu ana haiba ya upole na busara.Our teacher has a gentle and wise presence.
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