ustaarabu
oo-stah-ah-RAH-boo
How to say it
Swahiliustaarabuoo-stah-ah-RAH-boo
Englishcivilization; good manners, civility
Frenchcivilisation; savoir-vivre, courtoisie
Meaning
The advanced culture and way of life of a society, with its arts, laws and learning; in daily use, polite and decent behavior toward others.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural; from kustaarabika, to become civilized. Ukosefu wa ustaarabu is bad manners; mstaarabu is a well mannered person.
Examples
- Misri ina moja ya ustaarabu wa zamani zaidi duniani.Egypt has one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
- Kupanga foleni ni sehemu ya ustaarabu.Standing in a queue is part of good manners.
- Alionyesha ustaarabu mkubwa kwa wageni.He showed great courtesy to the guests.
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