heshima

How to say it

Meaning

The regard and good manners shown to someone because of their age, position or worth; also a person's good name.

Good to know

Used in the singular. Kwa heshima means respectfully, and kumvunjia mtu heshima is to disrespect someone; heshima za mwisho are last respects at a funeral.

Examples

• Watoto wanapaswa kuwaonyesha wazee heshima.Children should show respect to their elders.
• Rais alipokelewa kwa heshima kubwa.The president was received with great honor.
• Tulihudhuria mazishi ili kumpa heshima zake za mwisho.We attended the funeral to pay him our last respects.

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