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Tonga - Zambia - Tonga

A borrowed calabash must return clean (Tonga seed expression 10)

A borrowed calabash must return clean

Meaning

Borrowed things should be respected and returned well.

Literal translation

borrowed calabash returns clean

Usage example

Treat the equipment well; a borrowed calabash must return clean.

Treat the equipment well; a borrowed calabash must return clean.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Tonga / Tonga. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.