Swahili
stahivu
sta-HI-vu
How to say it
Swahilistahivusta-HI-vusoon
Englishdeserving respectsoon
Frenchdigne de respectsoon
Meaning
deserving of respect, estimable and honorable.
Good to know
a rare, somewhat formal word.
Examples
- Ni mzee stahivu anayeheshimika kijijini.He is a respected, honorable elder in the village.
- Alifanya kazi kwa njia stahivu.He did his work in an honorable manner.
- Familia ile ni stahivu machoni pa watu.That family is esteemed in people's eyes.
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