inama

How to say it

Meaning

to bend down, stoop, or bow, whether from respect, shame, or physical effort.

Good to know

a common everyday verb; can describe bowing the head in respect or simply bending over.

Examples

• Alinama kuokota kalamu iliyoanguka.He bent down to pick up the pen that had fallen.
• Usininame mbele ya watu, nyoosha kichwa chako.Don't bow before people, hold your head up.
• Je, utainama kumsalimia mzee?Will you bow to greet the elder?
• Waliinama kwa heshima mbele ya kiongozi.They bowed respectfully before the leader.