Swahili
wanyenyekevu
wah-nyeh-nyeh-KEH-voo
How to say it
Swahiliwanyenyekevuwah-nyeh-nyeh-KEH-voosoon
Englishhumble peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes humblessoon
Meaning
Humble, gentle people who show respect, modesty, and deference toward others.
Good to know
plural of mnyenyekevu (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wanyenyekevu hao huwasaidia wengine bila kujivuna.Those humble people help others without boasting.
- Je, viongozi wapya ni wanyenyekevu?Are the new leaders humble?
- Hawa si wanyenyekevu, ni wenye kiburi.These are not humble people, they are arrogant.
- Watoto watakuwa wanyenyekevu wakifundishwa vizuri.Children will become humble if taught well.
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