Swahili
mnyenyekevu
um-nye-nye-KE-voo
How to say it
Swahilimnyenyekevuum-nye-nye-KE-voosoon
Englishhumble personsoon
Frenchpersonne humblesoon
Meaning
a humble, gentle person who shows respect, modesty, and deference toward others.
Good to know
Mnyenyekevu is used to praise someone for being unassuming and polite.
Examples
- Yeye ni mnyenyekevu na anasaidia wengine.He is humble and helps others.
- Mnyenyekevu anapenda kusikiliza zaidi kuliko kuzungumza.A humble person prefers to listen more than to talk.
- Mwalimu wetu ni mnyenyekevu na mpole.Our teacher is humble and gentle.
- Je, kwa nini yeye ni mnyenyekevu sana?Why is he so humble?
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