Swahili
mnyenyekeo
m-nye-nye-KEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilimnyenyekeom-nye-nye-KEH-ohsoon
Englishhonorsoon
Frenchhonneursoon
Meaning
honor, respect, esteem, and devotion; also deference, humility, or reverence.
Good to know
honor, respect, esteem, devotion; deference, servility, humility, reverence
Examples
- Alimwonyesha mzazi wake mnyenyekeo mkubwa.He showed his parent great respect.
- Mnyenyekeo kwa wazee ni sehemu ya utamaduni wetu.Deference to elders is part of our culture.
- Waumini walisali kwa mnyenyekeo.The worshippers prayed with reverence.
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