Swahili
mheshimiwa
mhe-shi-MI-wa
How to say it
Swahilimheshimiwamhe-shi-MI-wasoon
Englishhonourablesoon
Frenchexcellencesoon
Meaning
a respectful title meaning 'the Honourable', used for members of parliament and other officials, or generally for anyone deserving respect.
Good to know
placed before a name or role, as in Mheshimiwa Waziri ('the Honourable Minister'); also used loosely for any respected person.
Examples
- Mheshimiwa Mbunge alizungumza bungeni jana.The Honourable Member of Parliament spoke in parliament yesterday.
- Karibu, Mheshimiwa, tafadhali kaa hapa.Welcome, Honourable one, please sit here.
- Je, Mheshimiwa atahudhuria mkutano leo?Will the Honourable official attend the meeting today?
- Watu wengi humwita babu 'mheshimiwa' kwa heshima.Many people call grandfather 'the honourable one' out of respect.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.