Swahili
msharafu
m-shah-RAH-foo
How to say it
Swahilimsharafum-shah-RAH-foosoon
Englishhonored personsoon
Frenchpersonne honoréesoon
Meaning
a person who is honored and respected by others.
Good to know
an honored/respected per- son
Examples
- Msharafu alikaribishwa kwa heshima kubwa.The honored person was welcomed with great respect.
- Je, kwa nini anaheshimiwa kama msharafu?Why is he respected as an honored person?
- Msharafu huyo aliketi mbele.That respected person sat at the front.
- Hakuwa msharafu wa kawaida.He was not an ordinary respected figure.
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