kuheshimiana

How to say it

Meaning

For two or more people or groups to show respect to each other, a value often urged in families, marriages and politics.

Good to know

The reciprocal of kuheshimu, to respect; it takes a plural subject or na: kuheshimiana na majirani, to respect one another with the neighbors. Heshima is respect.

Examples

• Mume na mke wanapaswa kuheshimiana kila siku.A husband and wife should respect one another every day.
• Tuliheshimiana sana ingawa hatukukubaliana kwa kila jambo.We respected each other a lot although we did not agree on everything.
• Viongozi wa dini waliwataka wananchi kuheshimiana.Religious leaders urged citizens to respect one another.