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Zulu - South Africa - Zulu

The mat is warmer when space is made for another (Zulu seed expression 49)

The mat is warmer when space is made for another

Meaning

Hospitality and inclusion strengthen community.

Literal translation

mat warmer with another

Usage example

Welcome them; the mat is warmer when space is made for another.

Welcome them; the mat is warmer when space is made for another.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Zulu - South Africa Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Zulu - Eswatini Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Georgian - Georgia Stumari ghmertisgan aris. Bemba - Zambia The mat is warmer when space is made for another (Bemba seed expression 49)