nyenyekevu

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Meaning

modest and humble in manner; sometimes used negatively to mean servile or obsequious.

Good to know

adj. modest, humble, unassuming; servile, obsequious

Examples

• Alijibu maswali kwa sauti nyenyekevu.He answered the questions in a humble voice.
• Kiongozi mzuri anapaswa kuwa nyenyekevu.A good leader should be humble.
• Alionekana nyenyekevu mno mbele ya bosi wake.He seemed overly obsequious in front of his boss.
• Mwanafunzi huyo ni mnyenyekevu na mwenye heshima.That student is humble and respectful.