proverb [proverb]

Heshima ni akiba

Maana (Definition)

Proverb stressing that showing kindness and respect creates lasting social capital.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Respect is a store of future goodwill / Courtesy pays dividends

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

respect ni akiba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtengee kila mtu adabu kwani heshima ni akiba."

Translation: Treat everyone with politeness because respect is a store of future goodwill.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

adabu ni njema