Swahili
mstahifu
m-sta-HI-fu
How to say it
Swahilimstahifum-sta-HI-fusoon
Englishrespectful personsoon
Frenchpersonne respectueusesoon
Meaning
a person who is respected and shows respect to others.
Good to know
a person who respects/esteems others; a person who is respected/esteemed
Examples
- Mzee yule ni mstahifu kijijini kwote.That elder is respected throughout the village.
- Mstahifu huwaheshimu wakubwa na wadogo.A respectful person honors both elders and children.
- Je, kweli ni mstahifu au anajifanya tu?Is he really respectful, or just pretending?
- Alikua mstahifu baada ya kupata elimu.He became a respected person after getting an education.
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