Swahili
stahiki
sta-HI-ki
How to say it
Swahilistahikista-HI-kisoon
Englishto be fittingsoon
Frenchêtre convenablesoon
Meaning
to be fitting, proper, or deserving of something; also worthy or honorable.
Good to know
be fitting/proper/suitable; be worthy/ deserving of; be obligatory; adj. worthy, deserving; respected, honorable
Examples
- Anastahiki kupewa zawadi kwa juhudi zake.He deserves to be given a reward for his effort.
- Adhabu hii hainastahiki kosa lake.This punishment does not fit his offense.
- Ni mtu stahiki wa kuongoza kikundi hiki.He is a worthy person to lead this group.
- Je, unadhani anastahiki nafasi hiyo?Do you think he deserves that position?
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