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It is a graceful gesture of accepting the honor with humility, rather than displaying vanity. It is a quid pro quo reciprocation of respect to the honor itself, and the person / institution bestowing the honor. This is socially appreciated, and often expected.
The word, when used as a verb, can mean submissive or obedient, so when person says that they are "humbled and honored" it means that they are in a state of submissiveness or obedience to the will of the group that is honoring them. Similar to how the word is used as a verb in Philippians 2:8 "And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross."
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When people say they feel humbled when honored, they are expressing gratitude and acknowledgement of their own limitations and how others have recognized them in a way that is beyond their expectations. It is a way of showing humility and gratitude for the recognition they have received.
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To be humbled - E fa'amaualaloina.
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The more correct way to say this would be "It is humbling to be here". You can, as an alternative, say "I am humbled to be here."
How do you say honored in African?
How do you say honored in African
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