idiom [noun]

Doa la heshima

Maana (Definition)

A single scandalous incident that tarnishes an otherwise honorable character or family name.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

tarnish on family reputation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

doa la heshima

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Moral Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kitendo hicho kilileta doa la heshima kwenye familia yao."

Translation: That act brought a tarnish on their family honor.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Doa Aibu Ewaa