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Xhosa - South Africa - Xhosa

A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush (Xhosa seed expression 14)

A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush

Meaning

Seeking guidance prevents avoidable trouble.

Literal translation

child asks road avoids bush

Usage example

Ask for directions; a child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush.

Ask for directions; a child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Zulu - South Africa Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Yoruba - Nigeria Bi omode ba subu a wo iwaju. Hebrew - Israel Kol hatchalot kashot. Bosnian - Bosnia and Herzegovina Bez muke nema nauke.