upole

How to say it

Meaning

The quality of being calm, soft and kind toward others, without anger or harshness. In church language it is the meekness praised in the Bible.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from the adjective pole, gentle. Kwa upole means gently: kuongea kwa upole, to speak gently. Do not confuse it with pole, sorry.

Examples

• Mwalimu aliwajibu wanafunzi kwa upole.The teacher answered the students gently.
• Watu wengi wanampenda kwa sababu ya upole wake.Many people love him because of his gentleness.
• Upole na subira ni sifa njema za kiongozi.Gentleness and patience are good qualities of a leader.

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