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idiom [noun]

Zawadi ya heshima

Maana (Definition)

Token gift of gratitude or token payment presented to dignitaries

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

honorarium / respectful gift

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zawadi heshima

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alipewa zawadi ya heshima kwa mchango wake"

Translation: The elder was given an honorarium for his contribution

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tuzo
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