kuheshimu

How to say it

Meaning

To treat someone with regard for their dignity or position, or to keep to a rule, a law or an agreement.

Good to know

Takes its object directly: kuwaheshimu wazazi, to respect one’s parents; kuheshimu sheria, to respect the law. Heshima is respect, and kuheshimiwa is to be respected.

Examples

• Tunapaswa kuwaheshimu wazee wetu.We should respect our elders.
• Madereva wote lazima waheshimu sheria za barabarani.All drivers must respect the traffic rules.
• Alijifunza kuheshimu mawazo ya watu wengine.He learned to respect other people's opinions.

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