Swahili
wastahifu
wah-stah-HEE-foo
How to say it
Swahiliwastahifuwah-stah-HEE-foosoon
Englishrespectful peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes respectueusessoon
Meaning
People who are respected and show respect to others.
Good to know
plural of mstahifu (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wastahifu huwasalimia wazee kwa heshima.Respectful people greet elders with respect.
- Je, wanafunzi hawa ni wastahifu?Are these students respectful?
- Wastahifu hawakosi adabu.Respectful people never lack manners.
- Wastahifu watakaribishwa popote waendapo.Respectful people will be welcomed wherever they go.
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