hekima

How to say it

Meaning

wisdom, knowledge, or sound judgment.

Good to know

mwenye hekima means 'a wise or well-informed person'.

Examples

• Babu alitupa hekima nyingi kabla ya kufa.Grandfather gave us much wisdom before he died.
• Aliamua kwa hekima badala ya hasira.He decided with wisdom rather than anger.
• Mzee huyo ni mwenye hekima kubwa.That elder has great wisdom.
• Je, kitabu hiki kina hekima gani kwetu?What wisdom does this book hold for us?

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