jamala

How to say it

Meaning

courtesy, good manners, and gracious behavior toward others.

Good to know

courtesy, manners, propriety, decorum, hana jamaa wala jamala. He has neither breeding (lit. family,) nor manners; kindness, complaisance

Examples

• Alimkaribisha mgeni kwa jamala kubwa.He welcomed the guest with great courtesy.
• Watoto walifundishwa jamala tangu wadogo.The children were taught good manners from a young age.
• Je, tabia yake inaonyesha jamala au ukorofi?Does his behavior show courtesy or rudeness?
• Hakuwa na jamala wala heshima kwa wazee.He had neither manners nor respect for elders.