indimi

Swahili

taa

TA-a

How to say it

SwahilitaaTA-asoon
Englishobediencesoon
Frenchobéissancesoon

Meaning

obedience, discipline, and devotion, especially in a formal or religious sense.

Good to know

a rare, formal word distinct from the everyday taa meaning lamp.

Examples

  • Askari walionyesha taa kamili kwa amri za mkuu wao.The soldiers showed complete obedience to their commander's orders.
  • Taa yake kwa dini ilikuwa ya kudumu.His devotion to religion was lasting.
  • Wanajeshi hufundishwa taa na nidhamu.Soldiers are taught obedience and discipline.

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