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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